The lunch specials are such a good deal. I loved the miso pork belly and the sushi. I'm surprised this place isn't busier. It's really good! read more

Love the ambiance, the look and the service. But I've come back for the sushi! Today I had to ultimate salmon roll, and edamame and the spicy tuna on sticky rice with avocado. All delicious. I've been to a ton of sushi places, I think this one may be my favorite. The fish is always so good and fresh. The presentation is great as well. Yum yum! read more

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Came here with my friends and have taken to-go as well. Both times were excellent experiences. With my friends, we got the OMG roll, Gurume Fresh Roll, Hokkaido Gurume Roll, and one other one (forgot which because my friends ordered) but they were all so good. Mind you, I only recently started eating sushi and this was great. I especially liked the Hokkaido Gurume Roll because of the dressing they add that gives a little kick and acidity. They seated us quickly, the service was friendly and efficient, there wasn't a long wait for food. It was great overall. Even when we ordered to-go another time, they were still so friendly during pick up and payment. They were efficient. The parking lot in this plaza does get a bit crowded due to the Omomo Tea shop and Trader Joes but it's not impossible to find parking, you just need a little patience and/or maybe the willingness to forget you are a Californian and joyfully embrace a bit of a walk because you might have to park "far". I definitely will come back again and again to this place. Great quality fish, great combination of flavors, good amount, fair price and great service! Location is clean too! 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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I picked this spot for my birthday lunch. I should've turned around when I entered that Sunday afternoon around 1.. and they noted they were short staffed and wasn't going to seat anyone outside bc they already had a party of 6 (3 included kids) but we brought our dog and our only choice was to sit outside. Everything went downhill from there, service wise. Server was stressed and snappy. Kept saying someone called in sick and they are so busy. But I told her it's not nice to take it out on your customers. My bad, I should've left then. Food was good. I'd give their food a solid 4 service that day was a 2. Even more bummed that it was a special occasion and our experience was tainted bc they were short staffed. Our favs were the cod, Gurume fresh roll and salmon. Will I return ? TBD. We were a fan bc of their dog friendly patio and fresh sushi but after this experience, we'll won't be in a hurry to return .. this place isn't cheap. 2 people for lunch was over $200 and service at in n out was better. read more

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This is an elevated Korean sushi restaurant, that I like going to for the lunch specials, especially the hoedeopbap, and the various fried tempura, especially the oysters. Everything is delicious and exquisite with lovely tableware and it all feels like an elegant atmosphere, a nicer place that you go for a special treat. Service is pretty good. read more

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Was looking for sushi spot for dinner on me and my bf way up to LA. We arrived with no reservation on a Saturday night, the people at the front were friendly and we were seated immediately. We shared a three rolls between the two of us and portion was decent and fish tasted fresh! read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I just came here mainly for their lunch specials and I thought it was the MOST WORTH IT place all around. I accidentally was looking at their regular menu prior to ordering.. then I saw the lunch specials and things just got like 30% cheaper haha Environment - there are so many regulars that seem to frequent here, especially the older generation as well as office workers stopping by for a quick lunch break. The indoor seating area is large with a sushi bar to sit at if you want omakase (there were tons of opening at this table). The outdoor seating was also available (which I chose) but there were bugs around. Service - they were busy so it was a bit slow. BUt once we got out orders the food and drinks came flying out. - Gurume Special Don ($25) - it's a special lunch plate with chopped tuna, imitation crab, roe, and seaweed. There was also 4 pieces of tempura, a salad, small soft tofu, some seaweed, and miso soup - suuuuper worth it for the price. - Nabeyaki Udon - not part of the lunch special but husband wanted something healthy. The soup was very good and flavorful, not too salty at all and the udon was very springy. Good option if you don't want any seafood! I can't belive I stumbled upon Gurume Sushi. I think it's the best place around for a good seafood lunch special. Will definitely be back VERY soon :) read more

Delish !!! A bit on the pricey side, but the fish is fresh and is of good quality :) The wait staff is friendly and the interior is sleek and clean. The spicy tuna crispy rice is also really good. I'd come back! read more

Gurume Sushi - Spicy tuna crispy rice - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Loved the omakase here. Well worth their 120 per person price tag for what you get. Awesome variety and creative dishes. Service was good and we have since come back for their lunch specials which also is a crazy value. Nothing has missed here. Only thing is the plaza's parking can get crazy. I would come again for either the Omakase or lunch specials. read more

Service was fantastic. We came at lunch time on a busy Saturday. Everything was fresh and delicious. Tried the nigiri Omakase. And a few others that were great read more

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High quality food, good service. We come here for the lunch specials. Not only are they a great deal but the time frame is generous- you can get a lunch special all the way up till 4pm. I often get the black miso cod lunch special. The cod is delicious prepared with a little teriyaki sauce. It also comes with miso soup to start, rice, salad, shrimp & vegetable tempura, assorted pickled vegetables, etc. it's so good. read more

Great spot for sushi and A+ for service! I always know the workers are going to have the best recommendations. I'm in love with the their hokkaido roll and omg roll I wish I could have it every day! Spacious interior and their udon is also good. I heard they have some new menu items so I'll have to try them when I get the chance. read more

Gurume Sushi - hokkaido and omg roll AI - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

All good but the rice portion for the hye dop bab- sashimi salad bowl with Korean spicy space- is waaayyy too small. I asked for extra and they charge $2 for another tiny bowl of rice read more

We've been enjoying our Gurume visits for years now and are so impressed by the consistency when it comes to fresh ingredients and service! Recently, Gurume rolled out a revamped, new Gurume Omakase multi-course (15!) tasting menu, so of course we had to give it a try. Everything was super fresh and tasty, and we liked this Gurume Omakase even more than the prior version! This version includes: House Salad (but in a fancy rolled up way, almost like eating a spring roll salad) Clam Suimono: still so flavorful, comforting, and delicious Santen Mori trio of appetizers: absolutely love the uni, oyster, caviar combo - so decadent Bluefin Tuna Tartare: super tasty 3 Pieces of Premium Sashimi: an edible work of art Ankimo (Monkfish Liver): I usually don't like liver, but Gurume's version is yummy and didn't have any of the flavors I normally dislike in liver A5 Wagyu with truffle: What a showstopper! I could eat so many of these. Carpaccio (Shima-aji or Kanpachi): we were given the Shima-aji and it was excellent. Salmon Curado: great flavor and preparation Mushi Awabi: yummy Steamed Abalone served in a beautiful shell Tiradito: Hirame or Madai Scallop Miso Zuke 3 Pieces of Premium Nigiri: chef's choice and always such a hit Mixed Tempura: Shrimp and Veggie Choice of Dessert: Ice Cream (Yuzu Sorbet, Matcha, or Black Sesame) or Mochi Ice Cream (Matcha, Mango, or Strawberry) Such a lovely way to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday! Definitely recommend this amazing feast for a special ocassion. Gurume's casual but nice ambiance is versatile - not too casual for a celebration, but also not too stuffy or fancy. read more

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This is a lovely little sushi spot. We shared a few rolls that were all great. Wonderful service! read more

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12.29.2o24 We were able to make a same day reservation. Our friends booked for 6:30pm so we asked for the same. For whatever reason, the lady on the phone asked if we can go in at 6pm instead and I explained to her that we're actually meeting friends there and they just reserved a table a few minutes before and so she gave us a 6:30pm table anyway. We got the omakase for the adults and a salmon roll and truffle fries for our kid. The truffle fries looked really good but it was not fresh tasting. The 15 course omakase was definitely worth it though some of the courses were a miss. One of them had way much olive oil and one was very sour that you couldn't taste the fish. However, I would go back again because it was a good deal imo. Service was good. read more

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Most good sushi places are closed between lunch and dinner hours so that's how my friends and I ended up at Gurume Sushi for a very early dinner. And I'm so happy we did! They have some solid lunch specials from 11 AM - 4 PM. I ended up getting the harmony sushi which came with 7 pieces of sushi and a very fat maki roll, all for $30. It doesn't seem like a lot of food on paper but boy, was it filling! I couldn't even finish the last 2 pieces of my maki roll. The nigiri had thick cuts of fish, more unique fish options than at other places, and very good quality. Honestly, the quality was better than the fish at some of the more expensive omakase places I've been to. From what I remember, the set came with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, sea bream, ebi, and one I don't remember. It also came with a small salad and miso soup. My friends that did not get the harmony sushi set regretted it haha but they still seemed to enjoy their food. If I'm ever in this area around lunch time, I would definitely return for the same lunch set!!! read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This re-review is long overdue, and this time I'm giving my rating based on the omakase rather than the regular lunch menu. I think my verdict is still 3.5 stars, perhaps rounded up. Because they had the promotion of the Gurume omakase for $100, hubs and I decided to come here to celebrate our anniversary. We were quite excited to try the omakase menu, which looked exquisite. I liked the variety and the presentation of the individual dishes. And I think the Gurume Omakase was definitely taking my favorite sashimi to the next level - how the presentation actually enhances the freshness and the melt-in-your-mouthness of the seafood. My favorite might have been the toro with uni, ikura, and caviar, and hubs' was the wagyu beef sushi. Our biggest issue with the dinner, however, was that it was unclear we were getting all the items as stated on the menu. We were told about the dessert change -- that they were doing a "yuzu sorbet" special so that would replace our choice of (mochi) icecream. However, we kept wondering if we were missing one of the 5 pieces of the "premium sashimi". There were a couple dishes that could've been the "miso ceviche" or the "daily special", but we felt like we might have been missing a piece of the sashimi based on the menu since we were looking forward to documenting our evening with detailed pictures. Granted, we still enjoyed our food and had a really nice anniversary dinner (hence the four stars), but it did leave somewhat of a question mark in our mind. It could've been the perfect night otherwise. read more

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Stopped by Gurume Sushi for lunch and was seriously impressed! We ordered the Hamachi Kama and Salmon Kama Teishoku lunch specials. Both came with salad, miso soup, rice, tempura, and delicious side dishes. For just $22, it's an incredible deal considering the quality and portion size. The Kama was perfectly grilled--crispy skin, juicy, flavorful meat. The ambiance is clean and modern, and the service was excellent--friendly, efficient, and very attentive. You can tell the team works hard to create a great experience. Highly recommend Gurume for a satisfying and reasonably priced lunch in a calm, welcoming setting. read more

While it's not the best omakase I've ever had, it's really good especially for the price of $100 per person! This includes a course with uni and caviar, A5 wagyu, monkfish liver, and abalone! Most courses were pretty good and the fish is fresh, but there were a couple that I didn't think worked as well. There was also a piece of otoro that was a bit chewy, kind of disappointing for such a fatty piece. My favorite course was the A5 Wagyu with truffle. The sushi chef also added a blue crab hand roll at the end which was really good. Service was mostly just okay. The restaurant was pretty busy and the food came out promptly but we had to flag them down to get wasabi/ginger and water refills. The parking lot was super busy when we came, so be prepared to circle around for a while. read more

Gurume Sushi - First 8 courses - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Personally, a really good omakase spot in Irvine that's not too expensive and provides a good amount of food. For the $100 omakase, it's 15 courses and it definitely leaves you full. I believe all the dishes were pretty good, but don't expect coming here with a traditional japanese omakase because this place is korean owned. However, for a fusion, it definitely delivers. The flow of the courses at the beginning were a little rushed, but it toned down towards the end of the course. All the staff were super nice! We even ordered and hamachi kama and the portion size was great! The dish was also baked nicely and the fish was super juicy. Lastly, the interior of this place was beautiful. It was also super clean. We will be back! read more

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Our new favorite sushi place in Irvine. Excellent quality and great presentation. The gurume fresh role is fantastic and bento box meals are great. read more

Love the food. The omakase is amazing. And the blackened cod is so soft it melts in your mouth.

The $100 Omakase that I had last year is now $120, but still a good deal although I've navigated to ordering other items on their extensive menu. I've tried both the sushi and sashimi Omakase and needless to say, they were both good choices. However, the sashimi pieces are cut in a different way that I am not accustomed to, so it was a bit difficult to eat. Service is friendly and efficient. Will definitely return if we are in the area. read more

Very nice inside, clean and tidy. Waitstaff was nice and friendly. Everything we ordered was great. From the lobster macaroni to the vegetable tempura to the sushi omakase. I will be coming back again. read more

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

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Everytime I visit Gurume Sushi, I thoroughly enjoy my experience. This restaurant offers a great selection of sushi rolls, bento boxes, and d appetizers. My favorite sushi rolls. My favorite roll is the Salmon Tataki Roll. On the inside, it has spicy tuna. On the outside, it has seared salmon, spy sauce, spicy mayo, and crispy onions. I also like the Gurume Fresh Roll. It has various types of raw fish in it. The restaurant offers various bento boxes such as miso cod, pork shogoyaki, and miso pork belly. Each bento box comes with small side sides such as pickled cabbage, tofu, seaweed, tempura, and sashimi. The employees are very friendly. Claire is always extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor inside is very nice and modern. read more

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This sushi spot is truly a hidden gem in Irvine! Probably because they're hidden by the massive line from Omomo Tea fans! We've been here a few times and have brought our family here for parties/gatherings and both times the staff were amazing! Everyone was super kind and helpful. Staff also gave us mochi ice cream on the house when we were there to celebrate a birthday. The food, especially sashimi and sushi were super fresh! My favorite would be the miso black cod lunch/dinner set! The set includes small dishes of pickles, shumai, tempura, salad, egg, and sashimi (for dinner)!! Gurume special don set was also good because the sashimi/fish was so fresh! Don't forget the OMG roll- that roll will have you saying, "OMG!" This restaurant is still not too well known (yet) but I have a feeling it'll become quite popular soon enough! We've been here weekly since discovering it. Oh, we saw @hungry_fam dining there on a Sunday! No, they weren't filming! lol! read more

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Such a great little spot! The nigiri was super fresh and definitely hit the spot. The portion sizes are generous, and the flavors were spot-on. While they were out of the uni toro nigiri when I visited, it's already on my list for next time! The atmosphere is perfect for a casual yet special meal. Can't wait for round two! read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Great birthday dinner at gurume_irvine ! They have really nice omakase set menu only $100 per person. The omakase set was literally work of art . Each dish be plated like fine arts, I really be impressed by chef's skill. The Omakase set definitely could leave you full with 15 courses. My favorites were their sashimi , which were thick cut, fresh, and full of quality. Next dish was Santen Nori , which was 3 courses appetizer , the dish was an interesting combination of flavors with freshness of oyster , creamy uni , caviar , and refreshing my tough with seaweed salad and taro pudding . Also, the A5 wagyu really a hit like a butter melted in my mouth. There were too many dishes, and each of them had very unique flavors. But I noticed that all dishes were a little bit too sweet, maybe because Gurume sushi is a Korean owned so chef adjusted the flavor to matching Korean. read more

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Decently fresh sushi and good quantity. Mentaiko pasta was a surprise to us as my husband and I were in search of a restaurant that carries this. read more

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This review is only for their lunch menu. Service was friendly and fast. Their staff seem to be very well trained. The quality and freshness of their food definitely above average. The detail to attention is very obvious. Lunch crowds aren't too loud so it is a great location to meet friends and catch up! read more

updating with some new foods I've eaten so far! oden nabe: a warm pot filled with various oden (Japanese fish cake) and veggies like cabbage and carrots. super hearty! a little bit salty though. 8/10 white fish suimono: a soup with some chunks of white fish! delicious broth, not too salty~ pretty yummy on a cold night. 10/10 salmon kama dinner set: super big portion of salmon kama (salmon collar). probably a better deal than the salmon teriyaki (minus teriyaki) but the only thing is its fattier and has bones. 9/10 fried soft shelled crab: pretty standard! honestly it's been a while since I've eaten this so I don't remember much which is neither good or bad. probably an 8/10 if I had no complaints! read more

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Great Japanese restaurant Irvine. They have a great selection of rolls, sushi and main dish. They also have great service. My favorite is the sukiyaki. Save room for dessert, my favorite is the black sesame dessert. read more

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Fast becoming one of my preferred sushi spots. The fish is good and there is a decent variety, plus the sushi portions are a good size. The sushi omakase for about $50 is a good deal, and the rolls are generally also very tasty. The restaurant itself is very pretty. read more

Can't ask for more. Always go to place for special days. The food taste great!! Staffs are very nice too

We came here as a second choice for sushi.The other restaurant had an unforeseen problem. Gurume sushi did not disappoint us. My wife was planning to get the Gurume Omakase but the server said that it's not shareable. So we end up ordering the sushi omakase . It was so good but not enough so we ordered the special Don to satisfy our hunger. It was also good. Can't wait til we come back and try the black Cod read more

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Great reasonable sushi. Generous portion. Accomodates different taste. Meat as well as sushi. Fresh!!! Ease of parking. read more

I got the rainbow roll and their unagi roll. Both were very tasty with fresh fish and delicate rice. I really enjoy the quality here and would come again. It's nice and updated inside as well. The service isn't super warm but not a huge deal. read more

Went with a group of friends at opening on a Saturday and there was no wait. However the parking in this plaza can get quite busy. I got the heodeopbap which was good and very filling. The Hokkaido gurume roll was also super zesty and tasty. Photos of the omakase is included too and there was a very unique flavor profile to most of the dishes in the omakase. read more

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