Hapi Sushi has been in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach since 1983. The sushi is always very fresh and so delicious! Their rolls are outstanding. My favorite is the 49er... best ever!!! I love going here because it has such a local feel and the service has never disappointed. I don't think most locals even realize how good it is. read more

I don't even want you to know about it. I've had only the most magical experiences here in the... oh god... 20 years? my family has been eating here. We started with California rolls for ten years, because we thought California rolls and gyoza were the end and beginning of sushi. It wasn't until I brought my first love here that I tried special rolls and seaweed salads and smelt eggs and sashimi and all of it. The more we came the more our favorite chefs warmed to us, and would make us their custom creations. Actual masterpieces, often based on things they knew we liked. I wouldn't say the service has ever been instantly affable in the way most people are expecting. We built a rapport over time (and now that I am no longer a local, I have to rebuild it each time I share the place). It's a tiny shop, a "hole in the wall," with the actual feel of being in Japan. I took my second love here on a perfect day for an afternoon meal. We had the place to ourselves, which began awkwardly but then he struck up a conversation in Japanese with the chef (mercifully translating for me) which charmed him. That's when, like years before, the extra special rolls and funny stories came in spades. I think if you want explicitly California rolls, a 19 year old girl to pretend she likes you and to make your movie on time, this is the kind of place that will drive you absolutely insane. Hapi sushi is best for those who think grouchy people are funny. It's five stars because it's not for everyone. read more

This is hands down, my favorite sushi place ever. The teeny tiny spot is almost hard to find. Its so narrow! but that's whats endearing about it. You are welcomed by very friendly chefs...with very loud signs on the wall asking you to turn your phones off. I always like to ask a sushi chef what he recommends because they know best people. They know best! I absolutely love(and fantasize) the Stuffed and Fried Mushrooms, the 76 Special- strawberries, avocado and eel sauce? Really? YES REALLY... I swear there is nothing bad on the menu. read more

"Hey Meester... you have date, you pay attention to her, not TV." After looking up sushi places in Laguna for a friend a few months ago, I discovered Hapi, but was not able to try it until this past weekend. We showed up around 8pm, and sat at the bar. The place was pretty empty for a Sat. night. It's a little hole in the wall that you would probably pass by if you didn't know it was there. The owner/chef was very friendly and funny. The joke above was made after he had been talking about the Korean speed skater on the television, and I took a look (and no I did not neglect my date). We tried edamame (not enough salt), miso (good, but unusual since it had a lot of noodles in it), reverse rainbow roll (really good), Philly roll (really good), and a Japanese Burrito (also good but spicy! ~ rooster sauce). All around the fish tasted fresh, and was some of the better that I have had in Laguna. The service was good as well, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed, however, that could have been due to the late hour and lack of patrons. The only downside was that the prices were LITTLE on the expensive side of reasonable (~$70 for the above with a large beer and saki), but honestly not all that bad. All around, definitely a recommend if you are ever craving sushi in Laguna. read more

Ok/good Sushi. Good service. Semi clean. Out dated. Would go back. read more

Perfect for a David Lynch themed sushi party but overall a very blurry establishment. I am still confused about what happened at Hapi the night I was there and what we ate. The waiter gave us a quizzical look when we asked what fish they had that day, the beer may or may not have been a lil skunked. What year was it? Someone seemed to emerge from a hidden room.. is the sushi produced from photocopies made next door? read more

Visiting Laguna for the day and this place had good reviews so we checked it out (12/1/18)! Small little welcoming place. We got there at around 2pm on a Saturday and it wasn't busy (pretty chilly day). We got the Crunchy Roll, Calamari Roll, 69 Roll, 49(?) Roll! All were on the smaller side for sushi pieces but so good! Nothing we didn't like about them or the place. Service was quick but good. Broken English but added to the charm. 4 Stars because I wish there were more sushi options! read more

This is probably my favorite Sushi joint in Orange County. It has a very relaxed vibe and is very well-priced...the chef is awesome....i've enjoyed everything that I've eaten at this place. I love that there is a sign behind the bar that says "English spoken here, barely"...so true... the 49, 79, and Tuna dream are my favorites, but in the end, everything is good here in my mind....and always fresh. read more

Probably my favorite spot to get sushi now. It's very small but the chef and buss boy were so kind. We laughed and talked while we ate. Definitely going back at least once a week!! read more

We had chef's choice sushi and it was perfect. Such fresh fish. The prices were very reasonable. The sashimi was as good as it gets. Very quaint spot located in the heart of Laguna Beach. read more

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Great sushi in a quiet part of Laguna! Every time we visit Laguna this is a must have! It makes us Hapi! read more

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This place was unsanitary and unprofessional. The person making the food was sloppy, not skilled and constantly pulled down his mask and was touching and talking without proper sanitation. Super gross. Absolute disregard for safety. The waitress started wiping the counter with eye watering bleach and water while we were eating. WTF. We STOPPED our order mid dinner. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. I was very afraid I would be sick that night from the chewy disgusting muscles. Very disappointing, how freaking gross. Hapi sushi my ass. Get me a barf bag and another Covid shot. read more

This place is quaint and hole-in-the-wall-esque but I like that about restaurants because that's where you can find the best kept secret! The head sushi chef was interesting, funny, and nice. There are no prices on the menu but I think it's fairly reasonable given its location, quality, and taste. We ordered the burrito roll *bomb*, the one that was fried, and a few others. I can't remember the names because they were numbers instead but I think one of them was the "97" roll. Anyway, I really enjoyed the fresh taste of the rolls. They were really unique and light-tasting. Nothing too heavy except for the sauce on the fried roll =). MmMm, reviewing it makes me miss the burrito roll!! Whenever you hit up SoCal, make sure to stop by Hapi Sushi in Laguna Beach! Very lovely area and good food! read more

4.5 stars rounded up. Definitely a hole in the wall. Their menu has no prices. And it's not even complete. It looks like their selection is pretty small, but actually, the chef will cook you anything if you describe it well enough. Don't let the lack of pricing on the menu be off-putting. The prices are relatively standard and affordable. Got mushroom stuffed yellowtail tempura battered with their special sauce for $9. Yeah, quite a mouth full, in more ways than one. Yumyum. Also got crunchy roll for $11. And it didn't make me thirsty, like most do. Also got tempura noodle soup for $8.50, a selection that was scribbled on the white board in the upper right corner, easy to miss. Tea isn't complimentary. It's $2. Meh. The chef is one funny funny guy. I think he really longs for conversation when he's behind the bar doing his thing. He's definitely a laidback guy but a lot to say. Comments about the news. Comments about the background music. Comments about the facial expressions we make while eating. Does he love to talk? Well, maybe. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Tucked away off the main street of Laguna. Serving sushi to your order-don't be shy to ask for alterations to the already delicious roll choices. I recommend the Philadelphia Roll-fried with hot sauce. read more

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This place is the bomb! We walked here in the rain last night and there wasn't a single other patron in the restaurant. Normally not a great sign, especially for a sushi place. But they had good reviews and we figured due to the rain most people were staying home. So we gave it a shot and it was one of the best sushi experiences we've ever had! We didn't have to order a single thing, we told the chef what we liked and he made us 3 custom rolls, all of which were fantastic! Highly recommend, 5 stars all day! read more

Fantastic! So surprised as we found this in the heart of Laguna Beach's trendy shopping area. The place has a nice feel. The chef was awesome and the staff very nice. Sashimi was pretty good, a 4/5 for sure! read more

Hapi sushi is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Sure it's old and yes it's kind of pricey but we're talking about Laguna Beach here where it's like $1million per sq ft... With that said, 25 years is a long time for a business to be open and running, most places close in 2 years that should tell a story by itself. Try Hapi sushi and you won't be disappointed. Hapi does a great job. Sushi grade is "A" Hapi takes pride in great food and pays attention to detail. I'm surprised to hear negative things about this place. I use to be a chef down in Laguna beach and although Hapi sushi was one of my competitors I respected the place, not only did I respect the place all the other restaurant tours respected Hapi. You can bet money that Hapi sushi does a great job of keeping up with the trends while respecting tradition, that's why it's been there 25 years. If money is an issue this place is not for you... read more

I {heart} Hapi Sushi BECAUSE it's a hole in the wall! I really don't need the top-40 mashups turned up to 11, nor do I want a mile long sushi bar decked out in glass and black acrylic. I dig the small, intimate vibe. The chef's here are fun and laid back but attentive to their guests. The last time I was in I inquired about a dish being served to another customer, and the chef said "That's the Super Expensive", when I asked how much it was, he said "You order and you find out". Ha! I ordered it (it was delicious) and it wasn't even that expensive. Definitely a fun place to check out if you're in Laguna. read more

This place is a whole in the wall but it's fantastic. My two boys and I ate there two nights in a row because we liked it so much and we eat sushi a lot - and a lot of it! Sit at the sushi bar so Sato the owner can take care of you. Everything we had was awesome. The sashimi was great, try the octopus salad - its unique and delicious, and the calamari rings stuffed with grilled shishito peppers are insanely good too. The fish collar was great, 49 roll was superb, and the Nigiri was all excellent. His spicy tuna and yellowtail hand rolls have a great combination of veggies for crunch and are a deal at $4.50 each. Ask Sato what's good and listen to him. Follow his advice and You will be delighted. Great owner Great value. Great service Great sushi. I'm going back on my next trip to Laguna - twice I hope!! read more

service - absolute trash. I was trying to order food and the server said "I have something to do" and just walked away for 20 min. Like if you want me to leave, easier to just say f*#k off bc that's the exact vibe I had the entire time. Don't come here read more

Awesome sushi! Ask Super Mario to make you the Japanese Burrito. Fantastic. My 1st stop on each trip to Laguna. read more

Fresh sushi rolls and friendly staff. I love short shell crab roll and Hapi salad. read more

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The place was small but comfortable. We had about a dozen or so different types of sushi and all were tasty - the fish texture and flavor was superb! The sashimi and nigiri tops the list. read more

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I come here regularly, my favorite sushi spot in Laguna Beach. Get the Japanese Burrito! read more

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Love this place. The chef is awesome, always funny and charming. I recommend ordering omakase, he always makes great stuff.

Hapi Sushi more like shitty sushi, I walk in and the chef is stuffing his face watching watching tv.

Excellent sushi, fresh and amazing taste. The chef personally takes your order and prepared the food to the highest standard. Highly recommend this place! read more

Always the freshest sushi and the nicest guys making it! Worth the trek to Laguna Beach during the Sawdust Festival, Pageant of the Arts, or a nice summer day to eat here! read more

They have the best sushi on earth!! Try the California roll and Fuji roll they are the best read more

Best sushi in Laguna and very fair pricing! Try their Philadelphia roll and their Rainbow roll read more

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Second review of this wonderful establishment. I absolutely love the sushi chef and Mario. Excemplary service and the food is amazing!!! My boyfriend and I love dining here and we drive from Northern Orange County. Great atmosphere, classic music and delicious food!!! Love!!! read more

Don't judge this place by the menu or the look. The sushi is amazing, trust me. It tastes perfect. There is no amazing frills or long menu but what you do get is great food from great people. read more

Not only did the guy barely speak any English (Spanish speaking individual), but he brought my order of tempura noodle soup where the tempura looked like they took a bunch of vegetables, dipped the whole clump in the batter and fried the whole thing together. It was a ball of vegetables - not the right way of making tempura. The noodles also looked the kind you buy in the packets at the market. I was completely unsatisfied with this dish. Lastly, I checked my credit card account and found they charged me about $8 more than they should have. The food is less than mediocre if you know what Japanese food is supposed to taste like, and how it is cooked. I cannot speak on behalf of their sushi quality since I did not order sushi. If you want good quality Japanese food, do not eat here. read more

This place is cool. Super chill vibe, and the sushi guy isn't overly excited. Perfect amount of joy and enthusiasm. The wait is a tad longer than usual, but all worth it when the sushi hits your tastebuds. The sushi is absolutely phenomenal here, and is super fresh. You will be very satisfied with any roll you get, even if it's the basic California Roll. Each roll is made uniquely by the sushi chef, and is different than any other place I've been. Some rolls look smaller than usual, but the fast and quality makes up for all of that. Definitely recommend this place for a relaxing night with family or friends. read more

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A tiny hole in the wall away from the hustle and bustle of Laguna Beach. Had crunchy spider roll, number 69, reverse rainbow. All delicious. Now waiting for halibut mint leaf and lemon on top of California roll. Very good. Hali,the owner and sushi chef is warm and friendly. read more

The quality of this restaurant is not what it used to be, the fish was not that fresh and the There was too much hot sauce to mask it.

First walking to the door, the place was completely dead. This always seems like a sketchy sign for a sushi place but we still tried it. As we entered, the chef greeted us with a happy smile and warming welcome. The chef is an extremely nice man! Always very happy (considering it's called Hapi Sushi). But we ate the food and it was fairly good! Prices are pretty expensive considering the quality of the food however, but nothing too bad. read more

My absolute favorite sushi place. Sato and his music taste blended with the food, and makes a great atmosphere. When you come, order the Japanese Burrito! read more

This is definitely a hole in the wall establishment but, as is often the case, the food here is delicious. Pros: Great sushi (pretty fresh!), funny/talkative chefs, good prices. Cons: No prices on the menu, fairly limited selection. Tip: Anytime you go to a sushi place always ask the chef for a recommendation. He/she will know what is the freshest choice for that day! read more