If you are looking for top-tier sushi in Tustin, look no further. Heemo Sushi is an absolute game-changer, and it is so much nicer than the previous place located at this spot. From start to finish, the meal was phenomenal. The sushi quality is completely off the charts--you can instantly tell they use real, premium-grade ingredients by the gorgeous, thick cuts of fish draped over the rice. Not only is the quality incredible, but the portion sizes are wonderfully generous. Every detail of the meal hit the mark: * The Salads & Soups: The house salad dressing is so dangerously good you'll practically want to drink it by the spoonful. Meanwhile, the Miso soup was excellent--served at that ideal, comforting temperature where you can actually enjoy it right away without burning your tongue. The interior ambiance is a massive upgrade to the space, clean, modern, and inviting. The service was warm and attentive, making the whole experience great. read more

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The first time we went there , just after they opened, we were sat in our booth by a very smart looking gentleman and we were the first ones there, we waited 5 minutes, no menus, ready to order, then another 5 minutes, and then another couple was seated in the booth beside us, after 10 minutes of waiting, the waiter who seated us comes over and waits on the people that got there after 12 minutes after we had been already seated, we thought this was very rude so we decided to get up and walk out, so we did. Being good hearted Tustin residents, we want to give everybody a fair chance that's a new business, so we just decided to try again, only this time we ordered take out, they made our order they told us to be there at 4:44 PM to pick it up, I was there at exactly 4:44 PM, when I picked it up got home and half the food was so hot and smelled so bad that was it made us sick and we had to throw it away. Evidently, they made it earlier than 4:44 PM and had been sitting on the counter for some time, getting to warm for consumption, you would think they would have the sense to keep pick up orders refrigerated until customer pick-up. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Hubby found this restaurant while looking for a late weeknight dining spot. There is a good selection of unique sushi rolls. The menu lists the ingredients as well as the toppings and sauces. We chose the Mystery, Tustin, and Geisha rolls. Beautifully presented, so we feasted with our eyes as well as our taste buds. Not crowded with ample parking in the shopping center lot. read more

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I regularly go to the Heemo in Orange, and was super excited to see one open up in Tustin. The dining area is obviously newer, but my first impression is how welcoming it feels when you go inside. There are a lot of items I frequently get, but this post is a tribute to the Samurai Roll. It's a high end version of a salmon roll: California roll with real crab (you read right, *REAL* crab...like I hope this wasn't a mistake) and a seared pepper salmon on top. Delicious! The only thing distracting is the amount of green sprouts, which I ended up just removing from the sides. Other noteworthy items is their salmon sushi, crispy rice, and teriyaki beef for those who don't like raw fish. read more

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My bf and I came here for lunch on a Monday (today) and it was so good that this is one of the rare time when I felt compelled to write them a review as soon as I get home! I found Heemo by chance, after failing to remember my favorite chirashi place (Sushi Koto) is closed on a Monday. But, thanks to that, I discovered Heemo via Yelp and will add this to my go-to list because they are actually closer to us than our other favorite sushi place! I actually haven't heard or know anything about Heemo but from their website, I see that they have 4 locations, one in Orange, also close by! I was in this plaza last year in December and I think this location was another sushi spot, so I'm glad that Heemo took over. The interior is beautiful and I appreciate their art works. You can tell the owner put in a lot of heart and soul when designing the place. The service was top notch! It was so proper, professional, and friendly!!! Both young ladies who served us were super nice! I was drawn to Heemo by the chirashi bowl on their menu. Since it was for lunch and we weren't that hungry, my bf and I wanted to share the chirashi bowl, the teriyaki salmon special box (bento), and a yellowtail Kama. I skimmed through the reviews initially when accessing this place for our lunch choice and saw that lots of people mentioned huge portions, boy, they weren't kidding!! The chirashi bowl was the best in my opinion. The cuts were big, kinda like Otoro bar, if not bigger. Their sashimi were so fresh and so delicious! The bento box was one of the biggest I've seen and had! So big that I don't think it qualifies as a bento/box, they should just call it special lunch combo! But I understand why it's under the bento category. With this, you get a huge salmon plate, tempura plate, salad, rice on the side, and miso soup! We boxed most of this home since it took both of us to finish our delicious chirashi bowl, because we were not as hungry! The collar was so yummy and it is also big. Heemo, thank you so much for opening and I hope the portion, sashimi cut on the chirashi, and the service and quality will never change! Highly recommend! I already told all my friends about this place! read more

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Best Sushi restaurant ever ! The staff is amazing and the food is incredible! Cant get over it! read more

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I had a great experience dining here. I ate the chirashi bowl, the sushi was fresh, well-prepared, and had a great balance of flavors. The presentation was also impressive, and each dish felt carefully put together. The portions were generous, and everything we ordered was enjoyable. And our server was very attentive and aura. Would lowkey come again. read more

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Friday Dinner, wasn't busy when we walked in around 5:30 but it started to fill up after. Menu is various rolls, small nigiri and sashimi options and some hot food. Ordered some rolls that I can't recall as that have crazy names like samurai and Roxy etc etc. Generally speaking the sushi is on par with some of the AYCE places. A lot of Krab, topping, and sauces and less emphasis on the fish. The beef teriyaki is really not beef teriyaki but rather closer to Korean bulgogi. Tempura was a little sad but had variety. The Negitoro roll was less about the fish more about the presentation with gold flakes and minced white onion, but it overpowered the fish. Overall i wouldn't call this a traditional authentic sushi joint and more of roll focused place. None of the rolls stood out and they were more or less the same with various sauces. Service was attentive. read more

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The fish was super thick in the chirashi bowl and the sunkist rolls were HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Service was good and ambiance was cute and japanese. read more

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Wow I'm so glad I checked this place out on a whim. I saw on social media it was a newly opened place. Everything here was amazing! They even hooked us up with a salmon appetizer! We ordered a lot and everything was delicious and didn't disappoint at all! Yellow collar, Takoyaki, Pink Scallop Carpaccio, 4 piece double albacore, mackerel nigiri, squid nigiri, Malibu Roll, Sunkist Roll. I'm not over exaggerating when I say everything was on hit! Can't wait to be back! read more

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The food is delicious! This time I ordered the Philly Crunch, and it was very tasty. The staff is friendly and polite, and the chef even offered us salmon for free, which was so nice! There's plenty of parking too. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Ashland the most knowledgeable for picking your rolls. Clean fresh and amazing spot for my office lunches. Prices are right on! Workers in the area come here. Families wanting sushi come here. And doctors like myself you'll be very pleased. read more

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Really like the food over here! The portion sizes are pretty big which is the nice part about this place. I also love the ambiance and atmosphere of this place! It makes it feel like you're in Japan. The service was pretty quick to bring out all the food. read more

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Food was yummy, staff was friendly and helpful. This place is a staple in our family and we get reminded that every visit!! We love the K- Pop in the background!! I do not recommend the mild ramen if your a baby when it comes to spicy food. By the end my lips were numb and still to this day. read more

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We were seated immediately on a Tuesday night. Food was fresh, and came out promptly. read more

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Great service, waiters were attentive Came for dinner Kids enjoyed the popcorn chicken and waffle fries read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We had a little hiccup but was greeted with a complementary salmon dish. Great service, vibe, and food. read more

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Sushi was very divine. Great service. Staff is very warm and kind. Nice ambiance. Great place to come for family birthday dinners. yummy desserts too. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were great! I got the volcano roll and it was very flavorful. The service was quick, and I loved the decor. read more

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I really enjoy the box specials because they offer such a great variety. The portions are generous, and I almost always have enough leftovers for dinner or another meal. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The service is always wonderful, everyone is friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The restaurant is also clean and inviting. Definitely a great spot for a tasty meal and a good value! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes! Food tasted great too. Salmon is fresh and high quality. read more

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Unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired. I ordered take out of the samurai sushi rolls and the Tustin sushi rolls. Both seemed popular from their menu. While I appreciate that the sauces were separated in ramekins, the flavoring of the rolls itself felt completely off to me. The samurai rolls didn't taste like much except for spicy, mushy tuna, and spicy mayo sauce. Overall it tasted bland. But the Tustin roll was the worse. The fish was warm, tasted odd, quite fishy, and even the sauce couldn't save the dish. They had a "buy one get one 50% off (BOGO50)" deal, but I ended up tossing 85% of my Tustin roll. Service was standard of being provided a menu, given the promo of BOGO50, and then have my order taken. The restaurant looked clean to me while I was placing my order. Parking close to the restaurant might be a challenge when the area is busy, but behind the restaurant is a larger plaza that has more parking. It would just mean a short walk to the restaurant. This place unfortunately didn't meet my expectations, but I am on the fence if I want to give the place another chance since my understanding is that they're fairly new. read more

Definitely adding this spot to the OC sushi rotation!! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the quality of the fish was so good!! Each bite melted in my mouth, and you can truly taste how fresh everything is. The presentation was also gorgeous. The menu selection is huge, with everything from fresh sushi and sashimi to baked rolls, specialty rolls, udon, and more. There's something for everyone, whether you prefer classic cuts or heavier baked options. And warning.. the rolls are HUGE. We ordered: Salmon Carpaccio Baked Salmon Heemo Roll Baked Pink Scallops Samurai Roll Shishito Peppers Green Salad Sake The carpaccio was light and refreshing, the baked items were warm and savory, and the scallops had that rich, slightly sweet flavor. The rolls were packed with flavor and generously portioned. read more

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This is our go to place for sushi. The sushi is always tasty and fresh and service is great!

The chirashi bowl, udon bowl, and handrolls were ginormous! Service was fast and friendly, everything taste fresh and delicious. Looking forward to future visits to try other options on their extensive menu. read more

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The tornado and STT rolls were amazing! Sushi is great, the service is amazing, and the restaurant ambiance is so cute read more

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We decided to try Heemo Sushi in Tustin because of all the glowing reviews, but after our experience, I honestly question how legitimate some of them are. Right when we walked in, nobody greeted us. We stood around for a bit before having to find someone ourselves just to get seated. We started with three different sashimi selections, and they were all disappointing. The cuts were unusually large, had a strange slimy texture, and honestly looked and tasted unappetizing. I've eaten sushi for years and have never been served sashimi that felt that slimy before. We also ordered the Tustin Roll, Mystery Roll, and baked salmon roll. None of them were good. The Mystery Roll had some kind of puree on top that gave off a synthetic smell and flavor that completely clashed with the sushi. The baked salmon roll was drowning in sauce and was easily the worst baked salmon roll I've ever had. The teriyaki chicken was okay, but there was way too much cartilage mixed in, making several bites unpleasantly chewy. Our first waitress was friendly and understanding. After hearing our concerns, she kindly removed one of the rolls from the bill. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. Once the manager, Daniel, learned that we didn't enjoy another roll and weren't planning to finish it, he approached our table in a defensive manner and immediately demanded to know what was wrong. I calmly explained our concerns, but it felt like he wasn't interested in hearing feedback. Instead, he repeatedly emphasized that they were simply following their recipe. Whether you're following a recipe or not isn't really the point when a customer is explaining why they didn't enjoy a dish. As a manager, I would expect someone to approach dissatisfied customers with professionalism and genuine curiosity, not with an unapproachable attitude and elevated tone. The interaction left a worse impression than the food itself. If you're someone who appreciates quality sushi and fresh sashimi, I'd recommend spending your money elsewhere. This experience was disappointing from both a food and customer service standpoint, and unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

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The food was delicious and fresh! Great service. I'll definitely come back! The staff was friendly and the service was good. read more

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I like to enjoy Heemo sushi at least 3-4 a month. They have a great selection in rolls. Great quality, impeccable facilities, & superb customer service. read more

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Had a solo Sunday night and saw this place pop up when I was looking for places to eat and decided to give it a go! Located in a strip mall area, parking was fairly easy to find considering how many shops are around. Walk in and was greeted by the chefs and waitresses and opted to sit in the sushi bar. Browsed through the menu and all the prices were fairly decent! Ordered some sushi as well as a salmon skin roll. The whole restaurant looked very cozy inside. Whoever designed the place did a wonderful job. I have to say the presentation of the dishes were beautiful! The sushi came out first and the fish to rice ratio was awesome. Giant slices of fish with the right amount of rice. All of it tasted fresh and most importantly, very delicious! My favorite had to be the salmon skin roll as that's my go to every time. It was crispy and the rolls were huge! Paid around $33 for the meal which included 8 rolls and the salmon skin roll which to me is a very fair price considering the quality of the sushi and how delicious it was. Servers were very polite and chefs were very welcoming and said goodbye as I left the restaurant. Overall I'd say this place is worth checking out and definitely recommend getting your sushi fix here! read more

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Came here for Mother's Day after hearing this was a popping new sushi spot, so we had to give it a try. The restaurant is very nicely designed, super clean, and the servers were all very friendly. We came in with a large group and ordered a bunch of rolls to share. One thing I can definitely say is they do NOT skimp on the fish. Every roll we got was packed with spicy tuna, honestly some of the biggest sushi rolls I've ever seen. The portion sizes here are huge for the price you pay. If you're looking for a new local sushi spot with generous portions, this place is worth checking out. Support local businesses! read more

We had a great dinner at Heemo Sushi! Four of us ordered the following: - tuna lover (delicious! Definitely a hit if you love tuna, lol) - spicy rainbow (also very yummy - the albacore was especially good) - south (the table favorite - this was soooo good and melted in your mouth. Could eat this every day!) - crunch (always a hit) - shrimp lover (so so good! Even my husband loved this one who doesn't even like shrimp!) - chicken fried rice (honestly a HIT. The chicken was amazing and the rice was so good. The flavor was amazing!) This would have definitely been a 5 star spot, but there were just a few things that brought it down. Our rice was forgotten twice it seemed, and it took over an hour to come out. One of our servers even asked a few times whether we'd received it, and we said no. The wine corkage fee was also pricey - $25 to bring your own wine seems kind of wild, and the server didn't even open the bottle, she just left the opener on the table. We also asked what the sushi rolls were that were brought out, and it was clear she didn't know - she asked what we'd ordered, and we couldn't remember off the top of our head because the names are kind of funky, so we said we'd just figure it out. Aside from a couple little things, this spot was great. We will still absolutely come back, but we will plan to leave the wine at home and just order from the restaurant. Excited to eat here again! read more

This was our second time here for lunch and we brought more coworkers this time to celebrate a birthday. Many of the people in our group ordered some type of dish with teriyaki chicken and they did not like the taste of it. They left most of it behind. I ordered the lunch combination with a sushi roll and sashimi. This time around, the fish did not taste as fresh. The service overall felt a little awkward, and I think our waitress was still in training or new. As for the lighting, I noticed that it wasn't as bright, but it was much better this way. Maybe I'll come back on my own to try some other dishes before I suggest coming back here with my coworkers. read more

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This restaurant is clean with good immediate seating (6 people) on a Sat @7. Pretty amazing. The rolls were delicious and rather large.. The chirashi bowl had 2 large slices of 5 different fishes and they were very fresh and of good quality.. overall I have to give this restaurant a 4.5 STAR RATING.. read more

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Definitely my favorite sushi restaurant around here! One of the best rainbow rolls I've ever had. The service is also superb. And today, they even treated us to a complimentary salmon collar--such a nice surprise! read more

I've been here three times so far. Considering I live a far distance that should tell you about why im here. The Hostess , Gianna is great she always remembers your name and knows all about the food. Ask for her when you go there. The food .... great quality and quantity. At a good price. This time I took Guzong after she got her new place at UCI. She had the poki salad and I has a bento box...we took enough home for an extra snack! Great place ... trying you will love it read more

This place just opened 3 months ago and it looked promising. The ambiance is modern and bright. The rolls are fresh, tasty and well portioned. The service was welcoming and solid. read more

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The food was delicous, and the servers are really friendly! The booths feel cozy, and the food came out pretty fast. Thank you!

Food was really good that forgot to take picture People were really friendly in face gave us a free Oyster Shell Ambiance was really nice, lots of parking Saw they have lunch specials too definitely going to try it read more

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Checked out this new sushi spot in Tustin and had a great experience! Mia and the rest of the crew were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The portions were huge and definitely worth the price. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. It's always nice to find a place that gives you great quality and generous portions without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a new sushi spot in Tustin, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. We'll definitely be back! read more