If I had to describe Gurume Sushi in one word, I'd say "underrated"! It's located in a prime plaza that gets quite a lot of foot traffic and the restaurant has appealing exterior + interior decor. Despite all this, the place is half empty on a Sunday evening! It definitely deserves more, but until more people discover it, I'll happily enjoy the low-stress, no waitlist seating. The restaurant has a good assortment of items: nigiri, appetizers, bowls, soups, but the main thing I want to highlight are their specialty sushi rolls! Admittedly they are priced quite high, averaging in the low $20s, but it certainly meets its price in quality. We haven't tried them all yet, but the top 2 highlights are most definitely the OMG roll and the Hokkaido Gurume roll. Both of these are magical flavor bombs - ORDER THEM. Good sushi, no wait times, and Omomo boba right next door - what's not to like? read more

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Came here on a Saturday for late lunch. We were seated straight away. We ordered an assortment of dishes and loved the food. It was fresh and crisp. The only dish I personally didn't love was the soft shell crab. It was made well but lacked flavor without the sauce. Service was great and quick. read more

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I recommend coming during lunch to take advantage of their lunch specials. I ordered the chirashi bowl and it was a great value for both the quality and portion size. The restaurant is spacious and clean which makes it a nice spot for a casual lunch. Service was friendly. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu! read more

Excellent sushi & shadhimi combo and combo of fried shrimp and vegetables. Excellent and friendly service. Very busy ambiance and polite staff. read more

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I can't believe it has taken me this long to try Gurume Sushi. It has been on my Yelp list for quite some time. I recently suggested Gurume Sushi as a lunch option to some friends. We had a few birthdays in the group and we were all craving sushi. After looking at the menu, we all decided to try the lunch special chirashi bowl and it did not disappoint! It was served with thick cuts of fish and was absolutely delicious! I'm planning to go back just to have more! Our server brought us ice cream to celebrate the birthdays and we all had a great experience. read more

Gurume Sushi - Chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

We come here at least once a week and the service and food is excellent! They also have a really great lunch menu! Come on by and enjoy some awesome sushi! read more

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Heard about this hidden gem from the homie and so we had to check it out. The place was nice and clean. Workers there are fast and efficient. This restaurant is like an upscale version of Kabuki and it's way better, but not like Nobu. Vibes feel similiar though. We ordered lots of food. We ordered a Blue-Fin, Salmon, Tuna, Scallop, and Uni Sashimi. We got like three sushi rolls, chili oiled edamame, Karaage Chicken, Glazed Miso Cod with pumpkin sauce, Fried Shrimp Head, and lastly the seafood broil with mini bread. My favorite was the sashimi and the pumpkin glazed cod! The fish was soft and tender, and it just melts in your tongue. The Uni was creamy like butter and a little salty. The flavor profile is all there and unique. Theres wasn't a dish that wasn't bad or fishy. We also ordered Sapporo and Soju to get the day started! Gotta have good drinks with good food. The bill was about $400, but it was totally worth every penny. The food quality and price is fair. For four people we definitely got freakin full. I had to stand up and walk around a bit because I was soo stuffed. People come thru for some bomb sushi! read more

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Came here for lunch today. We came right as 11:00 as soon as they're open do there was no wait. Both, myself and my brother in-law had the Miso cod and my sister had the Hamachi Kama. Miso cod, the fish was very fresh and delicious. The lunch special came with steamed rice, a small salad, preserved bamboo shoots, and tempura. Everything was excellent and just the right amount. The hamachi Kama (fatty, flavorful collar of the yellowtail fish) was grilled and also very delicious, per my sister. I am still full from lunch! Service was great and attentive. Restaurant was full by the time we were done. Will return soon to try other menu items out. read more

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Not pictured, the miso cod bento box that I demolished in 15 minutes. First time here and that lunch bento box did not disappoint! The cod was honestly pretty small so I was apprehensive about the taste, but it was so soft and juicy and flavorful. So good... everything in the "box" was good. The roll was okay. I didn't realize the salmon on top would be seared so was a bit disappointed at that, and the spicy tuna inside was whatever. Get that bento box for lunch!! read more

Gurume Sushi - Salmon tataki roll - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

We went here for my friends birthday. The whole group got the omakase and I got some appetizers and vegan rolls since I'm vegetarian. We were a little disappointed with the time that everything came out. It took about 2 hours to completely get all the food. And since my friends ordered the omakase I was not given my food until an hour in to match their timing. I had called the server over to ask for my food because I noticed tables that were sat way after us were being given their rolls already and she said it'll be out shortly. I think it came out 30 minutes later. There were only 4 tables seated in the whole restaurant. So I ended up just slowly eating the appetizers for an hour. The server originally told us the whole omakase would take about an hour. It took two. As for the food the tempura was pretty good. It's a huge dish. Not the usually 4 piece tempura at most places. The agedashi tofu wasn't my favorite. It wasn't as crispy as I would've liked. And since I had to wait the hour for my food it got soggy pretty quick. The vegan rolls weren't bad. They were pretty big but didn't have a lot of flavor. Just a few vegetables wrapped in rice. As for the omakase my friend said some of the dishes were as good. I got the Moscow mule and for some reason it was green. It tasted good but the bright green was interesting. The restaurant is pretty empty. There were a few times we were the only people in there. So I think you can get seated easily if you stop by. read more

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We always get the hamachi Kama and miso cod teishoku. They're delicious and I love the side dishes. Everything tastes so fresh and I never feel over stuffed or heavy. We always are able to walk in and get a seat right away. Service is very good and attentive. The staff notice if you need water refills quickly. The restaurant has nice vibes and Asian themed decorations. We love coming here! read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Lunch specials were really good and filling. I had the Gurume Special Don. I also tried the miso black cod which was also delicious. I just wish the tempura they put out is more consistent across all lunch specials. I received 2 sweet potato and one shrimp tempura, while someone else at the table had the shrimp, zucchini, and eggplant. Will be back to try all the other lunch specials! read more

Gurume Sushi - Gurume special don lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food is solid but the service is pretty bad. Walked in waited almost 10mins with no hostess. We had to grab the waitress to help us. We ordered the food and my mom's dish was accidentally given to someone else which the waitress apologized. By the time my mom got her food my dad and I had already finished our meal. I've been here many times and the service is below average. read more

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Probably the most popular Japanese Restaurant in the Irvine area for the discerning foodies sits smack dab of the busiest open mall on Culver Street is my favorite! It's not my thing to go and eat Raw Fish. My family however desires to eat the freshest raw fish from the best Japanese restaurant at anytime anywhere! Well, we all agree that of all Sushi Restaurants, this one has the best of everything and more. The service staffs are experienced and efficient, the Sushi Chef and Sous Chefs are extremely coordinated and deliver the best creations of the Sashimi, Sushi, Miso Soup and Unagi. You've got to try it. It's simply the best! read more

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Always delicious and so consistent. Fish is fresh. Highly recommend the lunch menu for good deals on high quality bento. Got the lunch chirashi and presentation was amazing. Miso black cod bento comes with lots of sides and pickled veggies. Restaurant is clean and attentive service. Great place for a weekend lunch! read more

Gurume Sushi - Miso black cod - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Exquisite menu. Fast and friendly service. Restaurant and restroom were clean. The only downside is there were a lot of fruit flies, one flew right onto our Hot Night Roll right before we were about to eat it! They graciously replaced it though, so no worries. Tried: Hot Night Roll, 1 oyster w uni, ikura and caviar, 1 handroll with toro, uni and caviar, lemon pepper salmon sashimi, takoyaki, green tea panna cotta Everything we tried was yummy. The cuts of salmon sashimi were meaty and tender. The uni, ikura and caviar were great. To-go (TBD): salmon teriyaki, yuzu & matcha cheesecakes The matcha panna cotta which was out of this world! The taste of the matcha reminded me of green tea cookies I had at Blowfish in 2007/2008; the perfect balance of matcha, not too bitter and not too sweet, yet it was strong and vibrant. We got the yuzu and green tea cheesecakes to go (TBD) and intend on trying the black sesame creme brûlée next. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious birthday dinner for our son. Called to make a reservation and was seated immediately at the reserved time. The restaurant's main dining room has about 5-6 booths and about a dozen tables. (I would have preferred to sit at a booth but those were all taken... next time I will request a booth when making a reservation). There's a separate sushi bar, as well as a regular bar area and outdoor patio that looks like it would be nice to hang out when the weather is warmer. The food was really good. We ordered four different rolls as well as the Virginia pancake (green onions, scallop, shrimp and langostinos). I really enjoyed the pancake to start and my husband and I both agreed that the Hokkaido Garume roll was our favorite. The birthday boy loved the Spider roll followed by the baked salmon roll. We finished every bite! I let the hostess know we were celebrating my son's birthday and they were very sweet to bring out some green tea ice cream with a candle for him! Looking forward to returning and trying out some of the other menu items. read more

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This is a very nice sushi restaurant. Very clean, spacious, and with a good menu. The dishes are definitely on the pricey side but I think the quality and portions make it worth it. I had the sushi harmony lunch combo. While it doesn't sound like a lot, the pieces of sushi are really fresh and the portions are very large. In fact, the cuts of fish are probably the thickest I've ever had ... And, I think I like it. The big thick pieces really give you a great mouth-feel for the texture of the fish and you can really taste the flavor. My wife had the hoedoepbap. She liked it a lot. I tried and and thought it was just ok. The portion was, again, very generous and the pieces of fish were very nice. But I thought there was too much cabbage and it gave it a little bit of a bitter flavor that I didn't like that much. Still, a very high quality sushi place. read more

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Three of us came to celebrate our birthdays with lunch a few days ago. The Lunch Specials offered many good Teishoku choices. I picked the Unagi Don. My bowl had a generous amount of unagi over rice with pickled ginger, green onions, and sesame seeds. With the miso soup, salad, mixed tempura, tofu, pickled cabbage, orange slice, and kinpira renken (lotus root), it made a substantial lunch. B chose the Gurume Special Don for her Teishoku and R had the Miso Black Cod for her Teishoku. Everyone enjoyed their selections. Our server noticed our gift bags and we told her that we were celebrating all 3 birthdays today. She kindly brought us a dish of mochi ice cream topped with a lit candle as a birthday treat! Another fine meal with good service. read more

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The Hokkaido Gurume roll and the Dragon Ball were both so tasty! Great service and ambiance too, feels very upscale

My family and I like this place for sushi and udon. I get their Sushi Omakase at least once a month. I've tried other items from their menu, like the Gurume Omakase (which is only offered for dine-in only) and it wasn't as good as their Sushi Omakase. My kids eat their udon. The noodles are chewy and the broth has a lot of flavor. Most of the time, we order our food to-go, but the service is always great. read more

Gurume Sushi - Sushi Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

WOW! Came here to try their lunch special. No wait, came around 1ish on a Wednesday. We ordered their Parmesan fries, tasted standard. I like my fries more fat and potato-ey but they are more on the skinnier/crispy side. It did have a lots of Parmesan 6.5/10 I got the Chirashi don lunch special ($25) it came with a miso soup. All the fish pieces were thick and so fresh. My favorite was the yellowtail that just melts in your mouth. (11/10) We also got the Gurume special don. This one came as a whole set, tempura, soup, salad, tofu sesame dessert thing. I didn't try much of their food but the food was eaten clean so assuming it was all delicious too. First time here, would definitely come back for their lunch or to try their omakase ! read more

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秋天是歲月的沉澱， 亦是繁華過後的靜美，也是我最愛的季節，每一片落葉都是秋天的使者，訴說著季節的變換，願秋風能吹散陰霾， 為大家帶來更多的美好與驚喜～ 介紹一家在爾灣的壽司店，韓國師傅開的， 如果你很挑，只吃日本師傅做的料理，那這家不用看了， 但若妳跟我一樣， 很多東西都覺得好吃， 那這家的 omakase 應該也算物超所值，他家的 菜單有10 個 53元， 18個 73 元的 omakase 看起來都很吸引人， 好友們點的是120 元的 omakase , 東西不只非常新鮮， 也很有自己的特色， 說實話， 每道都很好吃， 比上一篇150 元的米其林值得，也好吃太多了， 食物沒啥好挑剔的， 但是員工方面， 個人覺得，實在是需要加強訓練， 三個壽司師傅都是撲克臉， 從頭到尾沒有一點笑容，也沒有跟我們說半句話，小姐更扯， 連mojito 都跟我說， 不能不加酒，, 還有三塊魚片一起出來， 通常也會跟妳說， 從哪個魚片開始吃比較合適， 結果她說， whatever ,都可以， 問什麼大部分也不知， 員工素質跟食材有蠻大的落差，我會不會再回去？ 有機會我很想再回去看看 那53元跟 73 元 的 omakase 是吃什麼，整體上， 不要管他們的服務， 還是家cp值高，值得光顧的餐廳！而會給三顆星，是因為服務的關係， 如果要論食物， 應該會給五顆星 read more

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Food: Portions were great and the fish was fresh and delicious. The texture was great and I enjoyed their lunch special. Service: Standard but solid. Ambiance: Clean and well kept, a solid and establishment. read more

Gurume Sushi - Forgot the name but it was a lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Been here a few times and even did takeout once. They serve quality sushi which means they're not cheap but not over priced and the restaurant is beautiful. The servers are extremely nice and helpful. read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The sushi here is so fresh, and so delicious. Everything about this restaurant I love. The staff is always there to fulfill your needs, and your requests. My favorite dish is the Yellowtail carpaccio, which hits the spot every time. Visit this restaurant for some amazing sushi!! read more

Gurume Sushi - Yellowtail carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely recommend this restaurant. I have sat at the sushi bar and in the seated table area. Service is very tentative and polite. It has a very welcoming feel and a high quality experience. The food is well presented and very tasty. I go there from time to time and the experience is very consistent. read more

Wow!! Omg if you have been to Sushi Fumi this is on the SAME level! The fish was incredibly fresh... none of the cuts had a fishy taste... and the California roll has REAL crab but does not taste like it (shocked and have never tried real crab like that). The lunch special for $30 is WELL worth it with amazing variety and great quality... the toro was sweet and tasty with no fishy taste. The scallion roll is a personal favorite... it's been a while since I've had one that wasn't fishy! But this one blew it out of the water. I am truly impressed and this is quite the hidden gem in Irvine. If you have the chance this is the place to come to!! Interior is also very nice, the sushi kitchen is gorgeous and modern and makes it a great spot for birthdays and special occasions! The staff is very kind and welcoming. A great sushi spot! read more

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Came here for lunch today. They have a lot of lunch specials at amazing prices. I ordered the chirashi bowl for $25. It came with plenty of sashimi slices over a generous amount of rice along with a side of miso soup. The quality of the fish is super fresh and cut thick - just how I like it. Be sure to order the Kizami wasabi to go with it. I believe it runs $3.50. Service was good. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. read more

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Came for lunch and they have great lunch specials with quality food. Sashimi lunch portion I got was very generous. They were very busy on a Thursday for lunch. Service: was very busy so servers were running around with their heads cut off. They were doing their best but was hard to flag the down and orders were taken in a rush. read more

Tried the Gurume Omakase today. The premium ingredients used were reflected in the price of $120/person (after tax and tip, about $150/person). Ingredients like ankimo monkfish liver, hotate scallop, oyster, sea urchin, abalone...although fresh, the flavor was not outstanding. For example, in the trio of appetizers, the raw oyster topped with ikura, caviar, and uni looked super appealing...but when actually eaten, it lacked a punch of seafood umami. The ingredients taste "normal" and not complementing. The hotate scallop miso zuke is another example of a dish that I would have loved if the flavor profile is right...but it really was tasteless. All the dishes were beautifully presented...but they look much better than the taste. The sashimi and nigiri sushi were decent. So I'd recommend skipping the multi course omakase menu and focus on just the sashimi and sushi. Oh...and bring some bug spray if you sit close to the entrance. I have never been bitten by mosquitos while dining indoors in OC until today. My husband got bitten on his fingers and I got bitten TWICE on my feet. We had to rush through the second half of our omakase meal because the mosquitos were so aggressive where we sat (booth seats near the check-in counter) read more

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Obviously this place is no secret. It's already vastly popular and there was already a wait on a Friday for lunch. For some of the best sushi I've had outside of Japan, it was worth it! I ordered the lunch omakase and they chose a variety of fresh fish, not just your typical fare. Everything was as it should be. The rice was pleasantly warm and the fish was not ice-cold. The rice itself was seasoned to perfection with just the right texture and separation between the rice grains. The sushi chefs are experienced and balanced all of the flavors remarkably well. There was not too much wasabi, soy sauce, or yuzu to overpower any of the fish. Each piece was complete in and of itself, no need for dipping in soy sauce or wasabi (ok fine, maybe 1-2 could have used just a touch more wasabi). My favorites were the red snapper, black cod, and toro + uni. Yuzu cheesecake was also great, densely cheesy with a lightly caramelized and torched surface resembling crème brûlée. Wish they'd have included a bit more yuzu flavor and strawberry on the side but otherwise an excellent dessert. Ambiance was pleasant, with not too much noise to overwhelm conversation. Lighting indoors was soft and warm, welcoming and good for taking photos (haha). Despite the restaurant being so busy, my waitress checked in on me and refilled my tea twice. Where has this place been all my life?? Will definitely come back! read more

Gurume Sushi - Lunch omakase 9/2025 - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Friend ordered the agedashi tofu which was crispy and flavorful. The group I was with was ordering the meal set so I decided to try it with the salmon kama. It came with miso soup to start. The salmon kama was well seasoned, cooked, and fried but I wish it was boneless. A bit of a hassle mid bite before realizing that there were bones hiding. As I made my way to the other dishes, I enjoyed the crispy and flavorful tempura. The tofu with black sesame dressing / sauce on top was a nice and unique side dish. Tofu had a soft texture. I liked the black sesame that whatever sauce I had left, I dipped one of my salmon sashimi in it. It also came with an orange slice for dessert. Since the restaurant seems more upscale Japanese vibes, the meal set seemed the most budget friendly and reasonable for the amount of food you get since the entrees were at least $21. Meal set price varied depending on the protein ordered. Friendly service ! The ambiance was giving date night. It's also a great place to meet with the gals for a friend's birthday. Probably would only visit for special occasions like today. read more

Gurume Sushi - Agedashi tofu - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Incredible service, very nice outdoor seating area, fresh delicious fish, and amazing prices. I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're looking for good sushi and fish. Our waitress was so friendly and service was super fast. We got the salmon kama meal set that came with tempura veggies, miso, rice, salad, our choice of sashimi, and a massive salmon collar. So much delicious food for only $28. We probably could have just split that for dinner but we got the marathon roll as well and I would highly recommend trying one of their unique, and incredible rolls! Can't wait to come back for more good food and vibes! read more

Gurume Sushi - salmon kama meal set - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Gurume Sushi in Irvine is a modern, calm, and upscale dining experience without feeling too stuffy. The vibe inside is sleek and serene, perfect for a relaxed evening out. I loved that you could watch the sushi chefs work behind the glass in the corner--it felt intimate and intentional, not chaotic like some other sushi spots. Everything felt clean and thoughtfully presented. This would be such a great place for a date--quiet enough for conversation but still lively and stylish. I didn't get the make-your-own hand roll this time, but it looked super fun and customizable, so I definitely want to come back when I'm hungrier. The flavors were good enough, though I have had better but I think the ambience makes up for it if that's what you're going for. It's definitely not a grab-and-go kind of place--this is somewhere you come to slow down and savor. read more

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Lunch special Chirashi Don: 5/5. Very nice for $25. I enjoyed the large chunks of various seafood with the sushi rice. Refreshing and filling. I'll definitely come back just for this bowl. This lunch special is so worth it. Chicken Karaage: 5/5. It looked like a cross between traditional karaage and buttermilk tenders. Dark meat was used, so this appetizer turned out juicy and flavorful. Lobster Macaroni: 2/5. Way too sweet for a macaroni, almost like they used all of the langoustine soaking water for the pasta and sauce. That shrimp-flavored sweetness overpowered the cheese. It had a good amount of langoustine chunks throughout, but the overall dish was not savory or cheesy enough for my taste. Would not get again. A friend got the Sushi Harmony, a combo platter that came with sushi and maki. These also had generous portions of fish. She ordered Jalapeno Poppers as an appetizer and liked them. I tried one and was happy to find out that it had a palatable amount of heat for a wuss of spicy foods like me. Interior is clean, modern, and zen. Waitstaff can be curt during the hectic lunch rush. When it's not busy, they're attentive. read more

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Tried this place out for a quick lunch and LOVED IT!! The lunch special chirashi bowl was only $25 and I couldn't even finish it. Comes with miso soup too! Fish was fresh and cuts were thick, and I really liked the sushi rice. I came on a Monday afternoon so it was basically empty but the vibes are so good it's perfect for any casual occasion it is so nice inside too. Service was quick and kind. Also special mention for the tempura here- soooo crispy and light seriously so good. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for good sushi!!!! read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here with my family for an impromptu dinner as we were craving sushi. This place received some good reviews, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated immediately, and got to ordering. We ordered three rolls, the miso cod bento for our little one, and the chirashi bento. Portions were generous, and the food was pretty good. I cant remember which rolls we ordered, but they were all delicious. The chirashi bento was okay... I wouldn't order it again. & the miso cod bento seemed to suit my picky five year old's palate. Overall, I think Gurume is a nice casual Japanese dining option. It's good, but it's not the best. I wouldn't order the omakase here due to the disappointing experience with the assortment of fish in the chirashi. Next time, i would just keep things simple and order a bunch of sushi rolls as they were enjoyed by all. read more

Fantastic atmosphere, wonderful presentation of sushi, very polite and attentive staff, overall a great experience.

Fantastic and cozy little sushi spot with easy parking! Highly recommend the Fuego roll and the Gurume Fresh roll. Portions for the veggie tempura are also very generous, and they have a pretty extensive vegan menu as well. We were able to grab a table without a wait and food arrived fairly quickly. read more

Gurume Sushi - Gurume Fresh Roll - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California