Thank you to the Yelpers that posted some great pictures and reviews. It looked so good, I made…read morereservations and went yesterday when they opened. This is a small and intimate setting. Reservations are a must. There are two nice owers that work the entire operation. My wife and I were in sake heaven. The selection they have is impressive and not the typical brands and styles that one would see at a Japanese market or any other sushi restaurants would have. We chose a summer seasonal sake they presented to us and it paired very well with our 8 piece omakase nigiri sushi set. Every fish we were served was outstanding. The fish is dry aged and it makes a huge difference in texture and taste. The sushi rice is the best sushi rice we have had in many years. The texture and seasoning of the rice was amazing. These guys make it in smaller batches from what I could see, which ensures you are not getting rice that is mushy or old. I apologize for not taking more pictures. As soon as the sushi was served, we couldn't wait to taste it. Everything was so good that we couldn't pick one favorite fish. They were all amazing. After the 8 piece course, they let us choose ala carte. We just put it in their hands and asked our chef to choose 4 more different nigiri pieces each. This is the best sushi we have had in a few years and we look forward to returning soon. I think the word is getting out that these guys are the real deal and it won't be long before it will be difficult to get a reservation. My wife follows their Instagram and they have great content. They are very kind and have a great sense of humor which makes the entire experience memorable. This is the best sushi in Orange County. Thank you Wabi Sabi Team!

This small spot is located in a slice of Costa Mesa that should be renamed Tiny Tokyo. It is O.C.'s…read moreversion of Sawtelle Blvd in WLA. Wabi Sabi is in a strip mall with mostly J-eats from Tofu to Tonkatsu. The decor is spartan and all Sushi. And don't ask for a pitcher of Soy Sauce or a knob of fakey Wasabi along with committing a long laundry list of Sushi sins. ie; pointing the hardwood (no cheesy plastic chopsticks) or stabbing a lobe of Uni with them. The Chopsticks are solely a vehicle for delivering each bite to your lips and then your hips. There are only 15 seats in the place. Most of them at the horseshoe Sushi Bar. There are two four tops plus one two top. That's it. My Dorm Room was bigger. But cozy is good for such a place as it creates conviviality. Shushi Chef Makoto-san holds court and Kampachi. He serves a curated variety of Ikajime, (aged Fish), fresh fish flown in from sources in Japan, and some local fish when it meets his requirements along with 45 different Sake choices. Just ask Akira-san, the Sake Somm, for suggestions. Despite it's size, Wabi Sabi offers an auspicious and ambitious menu. Sushi etiquette dictates that you eat exactly as it arrives. No bottle of Soy Sauce or a knob of fakey Wasabi (Horseradish with food coloring). There are three levels of Omakase from $85 per person to $180 per person. For my first time I opted for the Sushi 101 version ($85) and planned to supplement that with ala carte plates until I could enjoy no more. The Omakase featured six Nigiri, (Vinegared Rice and fish), one small mystery Bowl and a Hand Roll all up to Chef Makoto. I lost count and I think Chef Makoto did to as we were having a grand ole time. First you will be asked questions. "Anything you don't eat? Anything you must eat? Any allergies?" "No Chef", I replied. "I eat everything alive or dead. Cat Hair, Puppy Pimples, Dust Bunnies, Bee's Knees, and Roasted House Mouse. You decide. (Probably a good thing that didn't translate well). That issue having been resolved the party started. Akira-san brought a flight of thee Sakes. All lovely and unique. The first dish was a lightly Vinegared Half Avocado with shredded Hanakatsuo (Bonito Flakes). The cuts in the sliced Avocado were so precise Sweeney Todd would have approved the presentation. Plus it was bright, delicious, simple and elegant. Next came Crispy Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) intertwined with Baby Corn inside a crunchy wrapper to hot to touch. Talk Politics while it cools. Add some Pickled Ginger that packs a pickled punch to the plate and move on to something less derisive...Religion. House Made Corn Tofu was really interesting and terrific. It was as thick as a Lemon Curd settled into a shallow pool of Sweetened Dashi topped with Hokkaido Uni and a dot of real Wasabi. Machigainaku ichiban. Out came a bisected bivalve (Dry Day Boat Scallop) also from Hokkaido served with Seasonal Rice. The Scallop was firm but not chewy and as good as this dish can be. Buri (Yellowtail) with House Made Corn Sauce, Daikon Radish with a dot of Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe). Hard enough to harvest such a delicacy when they're flying let alone when they are swimming. It's Tuna time. Otoro, fully fatty style with a paint brush of Soy Sauce lightly applied and as soft as Butter. Then there was Medium Fatty Toro. Both were wonderful. Having worked my way through the fatty scale it was a fatty on the scale in the morning. How about some Salmon on Rice with a dot of Basil Paste. Doesn't that sound divine? Well, it was. Buri (Amberjack) with a drop of Green Peppercorn Sauce was spiritual as well. I began to think about tapping out and then I asked for chopped Buri, a dash of Chili Powder and Chopped Shiso Leaves, a brush of Soy Sauce all neatly loaded into a Nori Square Hand Roll. Finally, I encouraged Chef Makoto to go to the edge and make a last Roll of his choice. It was just Chopped Toro and Pickles. Ooh Baby, was that perfect. A true perfect Happy Ending. Sushi Wabi Sabi you're my new hobby.

Really good sushi and Chicken Katsu bento boxes!!…read more Staff are super friendly, and on the way out the Japanese chefs say something that I believe means "come again soon" or "thank you" There's a bell by the door, ring it if you must (food and service was over the top)

I went during saturday lunch last week when it was super hot so we wanted refreshing meal. We…read moreordered the sashimi salad along with some basic rolls, including tekkamaki, negihama, and a California roll. The quality of the fish here is excellent. Butttt.... I thought the sushi rice was much too acidic. The lemon/vinegar flavor was strong enough that it overpowered the fish, which was especially noticeable in simpler rolls where the balance between the rice, fish, and nori really matters. Don't get me wrong as everything tasted very fresh, and you can definitely tell they're using high-quality ingredients. Its just how sushi was executed didnt live up to the quality of fish.. Mmm but then, Like, I was a little disappointed by the negihama. I usually expect the yellowtail and scallion to be chopped together so the scallion flavor blends into the fatty yellowtail and gives it that nice savory, umami quality. Here, the yellowtail and scallion were left more whole and simply rolled together. It was also made with the rice on the outside, which muted the flavor of the nori even more. With fish this fresh, I really wanted the preparation to let the ingredients shine. Service was average. Nothing particularly wrong with it, but nothing especially memorable either.

The 16pcs sashimi box is very fresh. Manager was very nice…read more Service was on point. Will definitely come again.

The food here was super good!!! I got the double hamachi roll ($26), the dish was super tender and…read moretasted fresh. The spicy mayo sauce was also well flavored, not too sour. The miso soup was also great. Our server, Mimi, was super nice and wonderful! Doing god's work! The restaurant environment itself is super clean and welcoming. Lighting is adequately lit and noise level was good. Highly recommend!

The sashimi was all very fresh and very good like all others said…read more The tempora udon was very good too. A hidden gem that people need to know about.

Pretty solid assortment of options from Japanese to Korean. The quality of the fish is good and the…read moreflavors are well balanced. Cheap and fast service too. It's on a Main Street so parking is a little bit of a hassle.

This place is SO good. I love how everything is tapas-style so everyone at the table can try a…read morelittle bit of everything! The staff is so attentive and nice, and the interior is super cute and fun :) Especially loved the salmon skin salad and the spicy tuna on crispy rice. The crispy rice was soft with a good crunch somehow, super good! The wait can get really long, so just be mindful of that when you're coming on a Friday or a weekend. Otherwise, great spot!!

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in Orange County! The sushi is so fresh and affordable. I have…read morebeen here multiple times and def recommend it to people to try. My personal favorites here are the salmon and/or yellowtail collar. It is the perfect crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. Must get. They give you not just the collar, but a piece of the fish too. I also really like their poke salad. Huge portion, and ample amount of fish. You can't go wrong with their nigiri pieces. I've tried most of their nigiri pieces with different fish, and it doesn't disappoint. My husband really likes their beef dish and the chicken teriyaki dish too! This place is def worth it and I hope they don't change their quality or pricing! The restaurant can get really busy! But so thankful they have Yelp waitlist. It is busy, but service is good. Restaurant can be a little bit loud inside because of the music.

Thanks to my bestie for bringing me to this place! I feel like we've discovered a hidden gem!…read more Can't decide between hot pot and Japanese food ? This place lets you enjoy both, so there's no need to choose! Let's talk about the sushi first! Honestly, this is some of the most satisfying sushi I've had recently! Everything is made to order and served fresh, sometimes still slightly warm. The best part? More fish, less rice! That's such a nice change from places that load up on rice and skimp on the fish. Especially at an AYCE restaurant, it means you can try more varieties without getting full too quickly! The salmon and tuna sashimi were thick, fresh-looking, and had a naturally sweet flavor. I also really enjoyed the torched eel sushi and butter shrimp sushi. You can even request less salt in the sauces, which is a thoughtful touch. Fried items, side dishes, and seaweed salad are included, too, so there's plenty to choose from! AYCE Pricing * Weekday lunch (before 4 PM): $29.99 * Dinner & weekends: $39.99 Tori Tori Sushi AYCE The restaurant is spacious, the food comes out at a steady pace, and the service is attentive. I love that they offer both sushi and hot pot, making it a great spot for a group of friends--even if not everyone likes raw fish! Everyone can find something they enjoy. Definitely a great option for your next get-together!

Went here for a lunch AYCE with a potentially troublesome group (2 infants, 2 toddlers). Was…read morewelcomed and had a good seating area thanks to the servers. The lunch price is really good! Ordering was also really easy on the webpage, which made the AYCE experience 10x better. Having to wait for food and trying to get a server's attention all the time can be a real momentum killer, so I'm glad this was a different method. The sushi was great! Pepper salmon was great, and the portions of rice were a good ratio relative to the fish. Our group ended up getting lots of salmon, but I wish we got more hand rolls as those were really good too. Def recommend and want to come back :)

Surprisingly, it had been a few weeks since i last visited chobop in Costa Mesa. And a few days…read moreago, some friends treated me for my BD. It is my favorite all you can eat Sushi restaurant. There is lots of parking out front. The dining room is large They have tons of options from appetizers to rolls to sashimi and much more. They even include ice cream in 2 flavors. Matcha and vanilla. The Matcha is so good. I had given them a detailed review the last time i was there. So, please check that out for more info. The fish still tastes just as fresh. Their price seems to be lower than most other all you can eat sushi restaurants. They give you 90min time limit and the service is excellent. It was a good time. Great for groups. I highly recommend Chobop in Costa Mesa.

I've been seeing so many great reviews about this place on TikTok and Yelp, but honestly I don't…read moreunderstand the hype. We came around 4pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was mostly empty. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. First red flag was that they didn't have miso soup... what kind of sushi restaurant doesn't have miso soup lol. For the first round, we were limited to 10 pieces per person and the service was extremely slow with long waits between rounds. We even had one order of uni come out as literally just rice and seaweed with no uni?? And this was when they weren't even busy. The rolls were terrible, loosely rolled, drowned in sauce, and lacking flavor. The nigiri was the only thing that saved the meal. The fish-to-rice ratio was good but the fish itself was mediocre. They advertise bluefin tuna toro but what we got was more like negitoro rather than an actual piece of toro nigiri. The salmon belly also seemed exactly like the regular salmon with no noticeable difference. Service definitely needs improvement too. Whenever we needed something, the staff were nowhere to be found or cleaning instead of checking on tables. For the price, I expected a lot better in both food and service. With so many AYCE sushi options at a similar price point, I'd rather go somewhere else next time.

i loved the service and the food so much. The sushi and the rolls came out perfectly. No complaints…read more:) (Jose is awesome btw!!!)

My GO TO sushi place!! Literally drive 30 minutes just to come here! Always fresh and always good!…read moreThe yellowtail is some of the best I've ever had. The prices are reasonable even if you do à la carte, but the AYCE is where it's at. Great ambiance and amazing servers! I wanna gate keep, it's just too good to do so!

This is a place we often visit when the kids and I are craving sushi. I'm finally getting around to…read morewriting a review, though! Haha. I'll keep it short and simple. **The Good:** The prices are more affordable compared to other sushi places, and most of the food tastes pretty good. I love being able to pick whatever I feel like eating, and there's something oddly satisfying about grabbing sushi right off the conveyor belt! **The Not-So-Good:** If you come during peak dining hours, be prepared to wait quite a while. Also, the variety of food on the conveyor belt is somewhat limited. You can always place an order, but I feel like that takes away some of the fun of conveyor belt sushi. Haha. Parking is usually pretty easy, and the servers aren't overly friendly, but they do their jobs well and provide an appropriate level of service.

I will prefer this sushi go round place any day over the alternative (...Kura)…read more The salmon nigiri is truly outstanding. The meat was so tender, and the rice/fish portions were perfect. I could have eaten an entire meal of just the salmon and been content. I also enjoyed the yellowtail nigiri, spicy salmon hand roll, and spicy tuna roll. Very reasonably priced (~$30 per person), and the seating feels very intimate and peaceful. I had a booth with my party of 4.

My favorite place to get sushi in the area! My husband and I come here pretty often because the…read morefood is really good, the prices are fair, and they're always super fast. They also have some good specials. Smaller restaurant but they are so friendly and accommodating. We usually get the Spicy, Crunch, Hot Night, Aloha, and Sun Kissed rolls. I still need to try the ramen, but I love the sushi so much it's hard to order anything else!

This spot is located with plenty of parking. There's around 10 tables inside with 2 seater and 4…read moreseater that can be easily pushed together for bigger parties. Their rolls are really fresh! Tried the Washington and the avocado roll. They were super generous with the avocado pieces too. The miso ramen has a rich and creamy broth. The noodles were thin and chewy. I liked that it had minced pork instead of chashu pork. The service was quick and they're all friendly!