I very much enjoy coming to eat at ETC. The staff is very friendly and attentive and yesterday showed me why I enjoy this place so much. We were sitting at the bar yesterday evening and a rude customer had treated the female staff poorly and caused a scene, the general manager handled the aggressive customer with grace and respect. We come here often and we hate to see the staff be treated that way.. the restaurant was clearly very busy (as they can be during the summer rush) and the staff was doing their best and apologetic towards the guests until the husband got agitated and aggressive. The GM had kindly attempted to deescalate the situation but was met with disrespect. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been coming here on and off for the past two years since moving to the area, and every time I give the sushi another chance, it disappoints. This last visit (April 18) was the worst yet. The drinks are actually great, the bartenders know what they're doing. That's the only redeeming part of this place. Now the sushi... completely different story. It took an hour to get a lobster roll, and what showed up had little to no lobster. It was mostly shrimp, not even a mix, and to make it worse, there was visible shrimp vein (yes, the poop tract) still in it. Completely unacceptable, especially for something being sold as a lobster roll. (See photo.) It also took another hour to get just three types of sushi, and the yellowtail was cut poorly, chewy and full of muscle, not clean or fresh. At this point, this isn't a one-off experience, it's a pattern. I've given this place multiple chances, and the food quality and timing consistently miss the mark. If you want good sushi, skip this place. If you want solid cocktails, sit at the bar and leave it at that. read more

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Stopped here after seeing this spot while visiting in the area. Although I do eat some sushi, I was feeling like some Thai flavor. I came here on a weekday (Tuesday). I could see before entering the business was pretty full. I was not starving so having to wait quite a while after being seated by the host wasn't bad. I found it to be bad service after being seen by the host and my server not stopping by (not a big place) to acknowledge the delayed service. I do have to give credit to my server that she did apologize for the long wait when she was ready to serve me. I arrived just before sundown and when I entered the only spot that look comfortable was the booth/chair table seating. I thought it was comfortable until I sat on the booth side and the table is just a tad higher than I thought it should be. I always find anything that I have to raise my elbows at chest level to put my silverware to my plate is just not comfortable and annoying. The corner I sat in had poor lighting so trying to review the menu was a challenge. I even took my glasses off to see if that was the reason. I looked up and there was no lighting above me nor on the table. The ambiance looking around the room is nice . The bar is eye catching with the pretty colors and shapes of the bottles that were displayed. A plus, is the many TV's around the room. Great for the sports enthusiast. The food was ok. I ordered the Soft Shell Crab and Thai Wings. I enjoyed the Soft Shell Crab, with its light, breaded crust. The wings were plentiful, meaty, but a bit overcooked/burnt edges of the pieces. Apparently it's a good place with people/families enjoying the food. So I hope to have the same experience the next time I visit. This business is part of the strip mall. So plenty of parking if you can't get front parking. read more

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Come here if you want to wait in the doorway for a while to be seated. Made eye contact with multiple staff members here and was not greeted or seated to look at the menu or anything. Unfortunate. read more

A very concerning experience at a restaurant we have regularly enjoyed. We have been repeat customers here because we've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, but our experience last night was completely different. Our normally piping-hot miso soup arrived lukewarm and contained an unfamiliar green ingredient that was extremely tough and unpleasant to chew. Neither of us could eat it. We explained this when our server cleared our nearly untouched bowls, but nothing further was offered. More concerning, throughout our meal small flies or gnats were flying around our table and repeatedly landing on our food. My husband eventually stopped eating because of it. When our server returned, I specifically told her how troubling the situation was, that it could cause us not to return, and asked that management be made aware. She indicated that the insect issue was something they were already working on, but there was no offer to involve a manager or any real reassurance that our concerns would be addressed beyond our table. That was particularly disappointing. As regular customers, we weren't looking for anything other than for a serious concern involving insects landing on food to be taken seriously. We left extremely disappointed and questioning whether we would return to a restaurant we had previously enjoyed. read more

Sometimes have very long wait times. Not waiting for a table, but waiting for the food to come out. Sometimes gets ridiculous. The idea that that want to charge for a side of sriracha is also ridiculous. Cheap. And now, so disheartening that they are now graded B. I really looked forward to enjoying this place when it first opened. They've been kind enough with good service. Nice decor too! Maybe take public health seriously. read more

Usually packed. Price point is kind of high, special rolls between $20-$25. Definitely gives more of a vibe to hang, have drinks and some bites of sushi. Fresh, quality fish. Flavors were good. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty happy. Unfortunately they don't have lunch deals and happy hour starts at 2 pm. We ordered two sushi rolls and they came really quick! It was very delicious and large. I ordered the mango roll which tastes very unique while my dad ordered a fried roll which was cooked amazingly. The service was amazing! read more

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I've been seeing this Thai-sushi fusion place all over Instagram, mainly because their cocktails kept popping up on my feed. And yes, before anyone judges me, I swear I'm not an alcoholic -- the drinks just looked that good. My husband and I went for one of our little dinner dates. The place is clean, simple, and we were seated right away since it wasn't too busy. Sushi-wise, everything we ordered was pretty standard. Nothing really stood out, but it wasn't bad either -- just... sushi. Now the drinks? That's where they got me. I tried the Nashi martini, the lychee martini (basically the Nashi but with lychee liquor), and of course my usual lemon drop. All three were solid. I appreciate a bartender who doesn't skimp on the alcohol -- everything had a nice balance of booze and sweetness. Will I go back? Maybe. If I do, it'll probably be for another round of those drinks. read more

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My friend took me here last night for the first time and I was not disappointed! Food, service, and cleanliness was amazing! We sat at the bar and sadly I didn't get the bartender's name but it says Larry on the receipt ‍ His service was timely and friendly. We got two rolls, the pepper bomb, spicy edamame, and the yellowtail collar. Holy smokes was it good!! The old fashion was wonderful too! I can't wait to return! Thanks for a great first experience!! read more

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After all these years of being a patron at Etcetera, this place continues to be my favorite go-to sushi restaurant for top quality fish, fancy cocktails, and attentive service. I can roll in in my party dress or in my sweatpants yet never feel like I'm out of place. Hubby and I dined in on Valentine's Day and sat at the sushi bar in the presence of the greatest sushi chef in the IE--Isaac. You can always expect generous cuts of sashimi and atheistically pleasing presentations of sushi and rolls. You really do get what you pay for--quality, variety, ambiance, and service. read more

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The food is great. The vibe is so chill and relaxed. And the service and staff is what's having us come back time and time again! We LOVE this local restaurant and bar!!! read more

Amazing food and it was our first time here!!! Dragon roll, lobster roll, crunch roll, Philly roll and udon were so freaking YUMMMMY!! And the BEST service from TAELOR! Thanks Tae for taking care of us and giving us suggestions! Definitely coming back soon read more

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I really enjoyed Etcetera, it was the best sushi I've had in a while. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the presentation? Absolutely stunning. I was so impressed I wanted to shout, "spectacular, give me 14 of them right now!" For appetizers we got the edamame, crispy tuna and yellowtail with jalapeños - all perfect! The rolls were a great size and stuffed with fish! I highly recommend the el narco roll and the Sundays best roll. Prices were great too, worth it! Each bite was perfection, loved all the saucy details and commitment to quality. read more

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Please don't support this business Update to previous rating: After sitting outside for 20 minutes wait for the table to be "cleaned" I walked in to check and there was someone sitting in what was supposed to be our seats. I was informed it was the owners and they bumped my reservation. Host issue * not food I've been going here since it opened. Love the food. Today I came in and the hostess was super rude because I have a service dog. He explained dogs aren't allowed and I'd have to leave. I explained to him he's a service dog and he said well idk I have to ask my manager he doesn't have a vest. He then informed me the wait was at least 35 minutes. I said okay, please ask your manager the dog is allowed here and please add me to the waitlist. A table cleared, I asked if it would still be 35 minutes since there is an option table and he said yeah it's going to be another 10-15 mins because we have to clean the table. I was like okay can we sit because it's cold outside and he said no sorry you can't. I've ate here a thousand times and never experienced someone so rude and I have sat many times at this restaurant while they were cleaning with no issue. Please get more informed/less rude host staff. Food is great, service aside from this has always been great. read more

So I gigged a star We love the food and most of the servers Haley and Jessie are awesome. But there are a couple "hostesses" that ALWAYS have a sour demeanor and pissy face. She was there today 5/25 at opening. She's there a lot. Not someone you want to be the face of your establishment. read more

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A friend and I came just before opening at 12p and we were the first ones in. Staff was very friendly our server Quincy was great! She had awesome recommendations and was very attentive (she had us drinking old fashioned cocktails and shooting oysters at noon) Everything we ordered was delicious and very fresh I recommend the spicy garlic edamame, rainbow roll, salmon and yellowtail sashimi were super buttery. The place quickly filled up for lunch, the booth seating against the wall is very comfortable and there is plenty of seating to accommodate groups of any size. If you are in the area definitely check this place out! read more

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I highly recommend Etc! Had the pleasure of dinning in and they had packed house. Even with that we were still quickly seated. We ordered the ETC Edamame which was great not overly garlickly or too spicy. Fresh on Foothill is delicious whether you are watching your waistline or a true diabetic while trying to enjoy sushi without killing yourself iykyk! Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon this roll was excellent I enjoyed how the roll was not heavy in rice and the salmon so fresh. It was just enough tempura and I asked for light sauce. We ordered one more role I think Living Colors. He ate the whole thing without sharing the sushi all looked so fresh. Overall great experience and we will back as I left feeling not super stuffed from rice and overall satisfied. See you soon! read more

i freaking love this place stg i'm here at least once a week. the etc edamame is so damn good as well as the mama roll read more

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Excellent service small sushi bar. Great food and drinks. Love having them near. Don't forget CLOSED MONDAYS.

Sushi is always 10/10, service also 10/10. Ambiance is great as well. Kind of a hidden gem next to Albertsons. The Philly roll is always a must. We tried the dragon roll and the fresh on foothill today. Dragon roll just became my favorite it was soooo good. Absolutely will be returning read more

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Hamachi Crudo is absolutely delicious. Citrus sauce w baby tomatoes, avocado, red onions, and jalepeno... and I am missing a few ingredients but it's delicious!! Highly recommend read more

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Usually big groups like the dinner party of 9 we had are tough to get everything right but our server Taylor got it spot on from the beginning. He was very attentive and gave plenty of recommendations for the whole table. I'm half Thai so naturally I had to try a few of their bites and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality and presentation of the food. For the taste, I was shocked at how good everything was. So much food at the table I couldn't get all the pics but the highlights were the Thai sausage, the lamb, and the crunchy fried chicken. Sushi was quite good but the table was leaning more towards rolls which I don't really do cause all the sauces hiding the quality of the fish. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

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Best oysters i ever had . I like it it was really good . The sushi was fresh and I'll Come here again . Thank you read more

This is our go to place when we want the best sushi. Friendly servers who make the customer feel special. We highly recommend this business to friends - family. We always start out with the spicy edamame!! Always done to perfection! read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Service was wonderful. Both the host and the server were excellent, kind and friendly.

Best sushi menu in Corona with top tier customer service. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to and would highly recommend to anyone looking for great sushi. read more

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This place is the worst service I have had in my life. The server took my order, the drinks, appetizer and my daughter's food came out. 45 minutes later, I asked were was my order which was one roll. I asked him for an appetizer well I wait. He replied, will you be ordering anything else our kitchen is gonna close. I thought "are you kidding me" he has to be joking I've waited 45 minutes before I asked for my food. The server had passed many times by my table, even asked if I wanted a refill and never followed up on my order status. The host walk by and I asked him to check on my food or tell my server because this was ridiculous. This should never happen. When the server brought my roll to the table no apology, no excuse. Yet the customers sitting at the bar were receiving their orders. I think the server never put in my order. Sad this WAS my favorite sushi place. read more

Great food. Terrible staff and service. I'd rather pick up and take it to go. Don't expect quality service.

Don't get me wrong--the food here is always high-quality and delicious. We usually visit on Sunday evenings when it's busy, and we've never had an issue with the service. However, this time, I went for lunch on a Tuesday when it was much quieter, and the experience wasn't as great. The hostess was direct but not particularly friendly, which made me wonder if the less busy shifts are staffed with employees in training. To make matters worse, I had no idea there was a Happy Hour menu available in the afternoon. It would have been nice for the server to mention it, but instead, I only found out by chance. When I did, I let the server know I wanted a Happy Hour item. However, when the bill arrived, I noticed I was charged the regular price. As a former server myself, I would have at least apologized and offered a small gesture, like a complimentary dessert, to make up for the mistake. Instead, the server consulted with the manager, who decided that since my order was placed just minutes before Happy Hour officially started, I wouldn't receive the discounted price. This experience left a bad impression and makes me hesitant to return for lunch in the future. Also, keep in mind, the food here is not cheap or is it inflation!? For example, some rolls and bento boxes are $20. Therefore, I would hope this review will let management know to better train their lunch staff. read more

Disappointing and Unprofessional Service - My wife and I have been regular patrons of ETC Sushi for some time, but our experience on Friday evening was deeply disappointing and completely uncharacteristic of what anyone should expect from a neighborhood establishment. We arrived around 4:30 PM and sat directly at the bar. While the restaurant was busy, a kind couple moved over to make space for us. Unfortunately, after our initial drinks and an appetizer arrived, the service completely broke down. We sat at the bar counter for over 45 minutes with empty glasses, no water refills, and a missing food item. The staff did not have to walk across a dining room to check on us; they literally just had to look up, yet they actively avoided eye contact and ignored our presence for over 30 minutes. The situation became incredibly awkward when the friendly couple sitting next to us tried to help by telling the bartender we wanted to order the same roll they had. The bartender took the order from them to add to our bill, yet deliberately walked away without once glancing in our direction to confirm it with us. When I finally caught the attention of the other bartender to politely explain that we had been waiting a long time and felt ignored, the interaction was met with immediate defensiveness and sarcasm. Rather than offering a genuine apology for the oversight, the bartender--who identified herself as the general manager--completely mischaracterized my calm feedback as aggressive, claimed she felt threatened, and asked us to pay and leave. We did nothing wrong other than speak up after nearly an hour of being ignored, yet we were treated with a complete lack of basic dignity and professionalism. We paid our bill in full and left. It is incredibly disheartening to see a business we previously enjoyed treat loyal customers this way. Be aware that if there is a mistake with your service here, expressing your frustration politely may result in being asked to leave rather than having the issue resolved. read more

I tried this place for the first time and it was wonderful. Everything was fresh. The sushi was delicious and the service was great. read more

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The main reason it got 4 stars was because of the atmosphere and drinks. The food is 3 stars and is a hit or miss. Some of the sushi is good other rolls are just ok. I also tried their lamb dish and it was not hot and the lamb was dry. I still need to try the Thai food and if that happens to be a miss I will lower to 3 stars. Other than that it's local cool spot read more

Amazing, great service and delicious. I want to go back all the time, but we live a bit far. Very busy but that is what happens when it is this good ! read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant when I'm visiting Corona. The food, ambience, presentation and service is always excellent. I love the appetizers and last night had the garlic edamame, crying tiger (filet mignon) and the izumidai tempura which are all delicious. I thoroughly recommend this restaurant. read more

The food here is soo good. I love this place they have such unique and different food options compared to other spots I have been too. The service was great, the servers and staff are all super friendly. The resturant is so pretty and has a calming ambiance. Definitely give this place a try. It's important to support local businesses! read more

Came for lunch today and everything was so good!! Wish I remembered our servers name but she was very sweet. I had chicken teriyaki bento box, and gramma had the beef teriyaki bowl. Everyone else got rolls that looked so good!! The chef came by and dropped the food off. First time there and can't wait to come back! Garlic edamame was probably my favorite tho... so good! read more

We came a while ago but I'm finally getting around to write the review. We came on the Friday before Father's Day weekend and it was PACKED. Talking to the host, it seems normally there isn't that much of a wait but regulars were dining for 2-3 hours before leaving. We ended up having to wait 45-50 minutes for our party of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids). The place is pretty small, even with bar seating there just aren't that many tables. However, we appreciated the two hosts in the front working really hard to get people seated in a timely manner. They were keeping us posted and overall, just really friendly and helpful. As for the food, we enjoyed it. We ordered a couple salmon ikura bowls and the quality and portions were both great. My kids enjoyed their salmon teriyaki kids meals and miso soups. We also ordered a whole bunch of rolls and appetizers to share. We liked the soft shelled crab appetizer in particular and ordered two. My father in law was surprised by the portion of his vegetarian special roll and was pleased with it as well. We'll definitely come back. read more

I have come here many times before finally writing a review. This place is always lively, with TV screens over the bar and always full. The food is GOOD! They don't offer all you can eat here, however the portions and quality of the food is so so good! My favorite drink here is the Nashi Martini! Super yummy! The service is excellent here, staff coming by refilling drinks before I even realize I am low. Tables and menu's are cleaned immediately after bring picked up. I love the service and promptness with their staff. read more

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The place was cute. I'm a booth kind of girl just glad they had the bar height tables. So I don't feel like I'm eating in a cafeteria. Service was good. Sake was kind of the miss for me since this was the first sake I've ordered that I didn't like. Food was decent. Only really enjoyed the calamari and the lamb. read more

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