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

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

Second time at Gurume. This time I came with my mom. We loved it! All of the staff were lovely and really nice, and the sushi was amazing!!! The highlight of our meal was the Ocean Tropical specialty plate. Soo yummy! Can't wait to come back! read more

Gurume Sushi - Ocean Tropical Plate 10/10 - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

It was my first time dining here on a late Saturday afternoon. I guess it was bad timing because we were offered to sit at the bar or the very last table tucked away in the corner wedged in a small space. We didn't feel like sitting at the sushi bar and preferred a table or a booth. So it was the table next to the wall facing some kid booster seats. I felt a little claustrophobic, but oh well. It's all about timing. The restaurant is a small to medium size dining area with soft pop music of cover songs playing in the background. A couple of the wait staff must've been tired or something. Maybe the end of the lunch rush tiredness. There were several pieces of paper which made the menus a little confusing. An edit or update to the lunch menu needs to be made because it was deceiving. The menu says that the lunch specials are not valid on the weekends or holiday. So we initially did not bother to look at that menu until we asked our server some questions. We selected a couple items from the lunch menu and a salmon tataki roll. The fish was fresh, and the slices of sashimi were thick. I enjoyed it, but not sure if we would be coming that often as it was a little over $100 between the two of us with no drinks. And it was a "special". I left wanting a few more bites. read more

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

Gurume is my go-to spot whenever im craving sushi, especially for lunch. I visit often because I can always count on consistently fresh sushi and generous portions, which is surprisingly hard to find. One of the best parts is even when I walk in without a reservation, the wait is usually minimal. The menu is extensive, offering a great mix of both cooked and raw dishes, so there's something for everyone. My son always enjoys the grilled fish while my daughter prefers the udon. The restaurant itself is spacious and very clean, with a sushi bar in the back enclosed by a glass divider, which adds a nice touch. There's also patio seating which is nicely set up. Service is always quick and friendly, making it the perfect family restaurant. Their lunch specials are especially worth it. A great value for the quality and portion size. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Sushi & Sashimi Ensamble. It came with 6 pieces of sushi, 6 pieces of sashimi and 4 cut roll pieces. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I love coming here and will continue to make Gurume my reliable sushi stop. read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing sushi at fair prices, great service, and a relaxed and clean atmosphere. I've been here about 3-4 times now and they have been consistent every time. Gurume has slowly become my favorite sushi spot in all of Orange County. I always get the Sushi Omakase and the Fuego roll. You can never go wrong with the Fuego roll - it is so delicious. Their wasabi and ginger is on point too. If you want high quality sushi in a classy yet casual environment, then Gurume Sushi is your spot. read more

Gurume Sushi - 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

Luckily we arrived early for lunch on a weekend, within 30 mins or so the whole place was packed. I always have a hard time deciding on what to order but ended up deciding on the sushi omakase consisting of 10 pieces of nigiri. Honestly, I felt like it's just okay tasting nothing special. I did enjoy the other lunch meal set we ordered with tuna/salmon roe/rice, tempura, salad, miso soup and pickled vegetables. read more

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This place still takes reservations by hand, and sometimes the host just plain flat out forgets to write it down. It's twice now that my family has made a reservation and they completely blanked out. We made plans for omakase at the sushi bar for my dad's birthday, but had to settle for chirashi bowls. It's such a shame because we love coming here but if they are unable to manage expectations, we'll take our business someplace else. Please either change your reservation system or hire a more capable host. read more

Checked it out for lunch today and what a great find! We went around noon and got sat immediately and I decided to try the chirashi for $25. I was surprised at the amount of sashimi served along with the presentation of the dish. All the pieces were fresh and cuts were generous. Each bite melted in my mouth and Gurume will definitely become one of my regular spots when I'm craving sushi. read more

Gurume Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: 4/5 Decently sized fish to rice ratio sushi. We order a few dishes to share and we're absolutely full! 10 pieces of Omakase sushi- each piece was flavorful and delicious! Gurume roll- delicious and refreshing with the ponzu sauces vegetable tempura light and crispy. Chicken karage- batter was light and crispy. Service: 4/5 Waiter was helpful and attentive. Ambiance: 4/5 Nice big seating area read more

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Lunch special priced is up and quality is down.. I have recommended friends to try here and will also spread the words out of the changes .. BTW I did checked with their server and they denied as expected read more

Gurume Sushi - Sashimi lunch special $32 - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious all around and the service was really good! Their sashimi was super fresh and I really liked the variety included in the set meals. The beef and udon that we ordered were a bit heavy on the salt but we liked everything else. The waitresses were very attentive and helpful, even providing a little toy for one of our babies when she started fussing. They also have outdoor seating with heaters. read more

Gurume Sushi - Beef tobanyaki - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Gosh, what a great experience we had here. The restaurant is modern, spacious and clean. We were greated by a friendly server. We went here to try their lunch specials. We ordered the Chirashi Don, Gurume Special, Miso Black Cod, Hamachi Kama, Salmon Kama and an eel Roll. The eel roll was so good with thick slices of eel on top of the california roll. Very tasty. Chirashi Don had very fresh sashimi pieces and good sizes, too. They don't skimp on the sashimi pieces. The meal sets came with sides like tempura, salads, tofu and orenges. It was served so beautifully, you would think you were in Japan. The price, I think is very reasonable for the items we ordered. I will definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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I have been here for couple times, whenever I was in Irvine. Overall ambiance, I like how it's quiet and calm, I could enjoy my solo time. The service is great welcome, good presentation, I have tried the bento sushi, and another time was Omakase ... everything is delicious, I could feel the fresh fish in each bite. Love to be back again. OMOMO Milk tea is next door, if you are a fan of it. I went there twice, never been a long wait, I got seat right away. read more

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I love this place. The food is spectacular in taste and presentation. Husband got the chicken teriyaki, which is usually the same fare everywhere you go, but this place really elevates it and brings out sides in a kaiseki style you don't see most places. I got the DIY hand roll set and it was so, so fun and filling. There was so much I couldn't finish it. We also got the langostino mac and cheese, which was a fun and pleasantly surprising dish to find at a Japanese restaurant, but felt like something you would actually find in Japan. The service was spectacular. Waitress was so sweet and nice. We'll be back and back often. read more

Gurume Sushi - DIY hand roll set - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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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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First of all, the service was outstanding. I had the Hokkaido gurume roll which was a unique combination of salmon scallops with spicy crab meat, asparagus and avocado. Delicious! My date's coconut shrimp were served on top of a green salad with rice noodles and an outstanding mango salsa. The food, the service and the casual ambiance made it a very satisfying experience. read more

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

Okay if you're a sushi lover, this is the place to go! Yes, it's a little pricey but it kind of gives Ten Sushi vibes if you've ever been to the one in Irvine. The mis soup is perfect! I love the amount of green onions that come in it. The rolls are very unique so you're not going to find your regular Philadelphia cream cheese roll here or a spicy tuna roll it's more specialty. But honestly, the experience was exciting! I highly recommend for sushi. Will need to be back For other dishes. read more

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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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

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

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

We would not recommend this restaurant because both the food and the service were very disappointing. The sashimi we ordered had a noticeable smell, so it was clearly not fresh. Considering the prices are on the higher side, we were surprised by the poor quality of the food. The service was just as disappointing. The waitresses seemed unhappy, never smiled, and the food took a long time to arrive. With so many great restaurants nearby, there's no reason to waste your time or money here. We won't be coming back due to the poor food quality and unfriendly service. 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

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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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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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

Been here at least 10 times since they opened. Food is acceptable but overpriced, as is everything in Irvine, CA. One thing that stands out is the very slow service, it doesnt matter if we are the first couple groups before lunch or dinner or at a more peak hour. Service is slow. Often times appetizers come 20-30 minutes after ordering. Or an appetizer will come, then one entree, and then another 20 minutes before the next entree. This makes for a very bad experience in a group setting. Normally you wait for everyone to have their meals before begining. My last visit we got 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. 15 min for first apetizer not bad, then 25 minutes in first entree which was a hot food. Didnt want to let it go cold. 35 minutes in second entree. 45 minutes in next set of entree. This experience is consistent with evey visit. Not a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Decided the last visit will be my last. read more

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

Location is in typical strip mall with lots of stores so parking can be touch. Inside is clean and not too cramped. Food was just ok. The rolls lacked any personality or flavor. We had 3 different rolls and they just tasted like what lever sauce/condiment was used. The salmon set was nice...had lots of different aspects. I would get this again. Service was lacking. Had to ask twice for anything we needed. For the prices they charge the service needs to be better. Not sure i would come back unless i was in the neighborhood. read more

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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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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Food is always good and the staff are always friendly and helpful. This is out normal spot as we frequent this restaurant a lot!