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Irassae Sushi

4.5 (776 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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IRASSAE SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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fatboy roll
Lily L.

My boyfriend and I love this place! Please expect a wait as the area is small and cozy. We waited for an hour to an hour and a half when we got there around 5:10pm. We ordered the spicy edamame, two orders of the mixed sashimi, an order of the tuna special, two orders of the bluefin tuna, a fatboy roll, and a huntington beach roll. We are big sashimi people so this definitely hit the spot. The spicy edamame was a great appetizer - it wasn't too spicy or salty. The Fatboy roll had a citrus hit which my boyfriend liked. I preferred the HB roll. Everything was super fresh and yummy! I'm glad to have a great sushi place nearby. The service was great and attentive as well. Next time I would ask to sit away from the door and from the takeout area as these areas get crowded quickly and constantly. I was quite bothered due to these pickup orders.

Next time roll, Huntington Beach roll
Nachelle M.

Definitely coming back to eat inside. Huntington roll: a lot of fish! Good quality fish. Fish was buttery and didn't smell weird or have any fishy taste. I preferred this one. Next time roll: good for people who aren't the biggest fan of fish. It has imitation crab and shrimp tempura inside. Outside is fresh salmon and cucumber. At 5pm, there's already a long line outside. Be prepared to wait. Take out order was fast.

Crunchy roll
Austin W.

Number 9 (on the secret menu) was unreal you have to get it it's amazing. My wife loved the HB roll said it was the best roll she's ever had. Don't forget to get the Tuna Special it comes with two peaces but I wish it came with 20. Andy was our server and he was the best. Might be the best sushi in Huntington Beach.

The Jay Roll
May V.

So bomb! The Jay Roll is it! Nice and Spicy - but just enough. It's one we always order along with Tamara#9 and The HB.

#9
Chloe Y.

been here a few times already, but this last time was so fun! this nice man who works here recommended a ton of off menu items/ secret menu items that were so yummy !! fat boy, #9, karen, spicy lady, hb, troublemaker were all amazing rolls !! all the food here is always delicious, and their entire staff never disappoints with 10/10 customer service. the tempura and soft shell crab were both piping hot and lightly battered. the baked mussels are also scrumptious. its a relatively small restaurant, so make sure you come early and put your name down. i promise its worth the drive and the wait. the fat boy was so good we ordered it twice during the same visit!! 1000% would recommend irassae to anyone who is craving sushi rolls with the perfect rice to fish to topping ratio! arguably the best rolls in oc !!

Yumi T.

I'm a bit torn about this place. I think the portions could be bigger for the price of the rolls. We got the sashimi platter, chirashi, seared tuna, and irassae roll. The irassae roll was ok, not the most inventive, but it was still good. I was disappointed with the chirashi rice, it was pretty mushy for sushi rice. The seared tuna was decent but it was verrry lightly seared. Not what you'd typically see a sear as. Note that a lot of people post about the ghost roll, but that's off menu. I wanted to order it but it wasn't on the menu so we assumed they no longer served it didn't get it, and then found out later they serve it but part of a secret menu. Would I come back again? Maybe but would try completely different things.

Two orders of the Logan roll
Brianna G.

Drove all the way from San Diego to try this establishment the staff was amazing. 10 out of 10 recommend. Everything we ordered was delicious!

OFF THE MENU. "GHOST"

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Food is delicious. Service is outstanding. Ambiance is tight, but works for a small group.

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Super friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food-- small and busy -- always worth the wait!

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Ask the Community - Irassae Sushi

How much is beer and sake please?

Do they have ayce?

no , we only have a ala carte

Is sushi bar open?

Yes! You can dine outside, inside or also at the sushi bar. The sushi bar seating is open during regular hours! (Sunday is their day off though.)

All you can eat?

Nope

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