Came on a Saturday night, the service was amazing even though we came so close to closing time. My favorite cuts were the scallop and the salmon. The salmon was so buttery and the fish to rice ratio was good. I tried their magnolia roll and also really loved it. read more

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TLDR: Waited an hour for no sushi order + rude waitress Really disappointing experience as we were excited to try the sushi based on a recommendation. $40 AYCE PP. The evening already started off on a bad note as there doesn't seem to be an organized waitlist system -- they seat parties based on whoever arrives first but we were seated after a party that came later despite having the same number of people... After waiting around 15 minutes, we were seated and started ordering what we wanted. Our waitress was busy handling other tables so we had to ask another waiter on 2 separate occasions for water cups, plates, utensils, etc. He seemed confused why our table wasn't prepared adequately. Our first appetizers finally arrived after 30 minutes which included the edamame, some tempura/dumplings, and takoyaki. The portions were tiny but good. Fast forward another 15 mins and the baked salmon roll had arrived which tasted subpar as the rice was incredibly mushy. After waiting another 15 minutes, we asked our waitress if we could just pay for what we had eaten and leave as no one had checked up on us and our order. It had been an HOUR since we were seated and no sushi rolls except one had been served. The sushi chef let us know to wait ten more minutes while he got started on our order, basically letting us know he forgot to make our food. We let our waitress know that we refused to wait any longer and to charge us for what was already served to which she replied with a snotty tone that other places will have longer wait times and rolled her eyes. The sushi chef was kind enough to comp our meal after this disaster, but the waitress left a bad taste in our mouth. Won't be coming back here. read more

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honestly a hysterical situation here but please read their low reviews before ever thinking of coming here. To keep it short: 1.5 hours to get seated and to order , within that time span, we received 1 order of a sushi roll.... long story: first off theirs no check in system, you just have to tell the 1 waiter they had running around you are here and they will call u. No official waitlist. took a while to get us seated but once we did, we had to ask for cups, plates, chopsticks and sauce trays... basically 0 preparation. we finally placed our order in, and were ready to eat. After 30-45 mins, we only received some of the small sides we ordered as well, which honestly tasted frozen/microwaved. after more time I asked the waiter to check on our order. To our surprise it wasn't even prepared.. the chef at the bar apologized while the waitress keep trying to make excuses. Since it was 30 mins til close with basically no sushi we decided to pay for what we received and leave. The waitress tried to persuade us to stay. I said we are hungry and will go elsewhere, where she said "you will wait longer to eat any other place you go to". After I said I don't mind I just don't wanna eat here, she rolled her eyes. She asked the chef what they should do, while he said they can just comp it. I insisted I can pay for what we did eat, but the chef said it was fine, because we barely did eat anything. such unjustified attitude from the waiter with 0 accountability. I understand places get busy and their are many tables to attend to but to not even check up on your tables orders when their is 0 sushi being sent out is crazy. The 1 roll we did eat was super underwhelming so maybe im glad we didn't eat anything else. Also I kind of overheard the waiter tell her coworker "there is no more fish, are you going to tell them".. which by the looks of it they probably were out since we did not receive any. read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was by far the worst sushi buffet experience I've ever had. The food tasted spoiled and had a garbage-like smell. When I told the waitress, she dismissed it and suggested maybe I'm "picky" and should just add lemon to fix the smell. Even the roe on some sushi tasted bitter. We were told we could order three rounds and advised to order the limited "special" items in the first round -- which we did. Unfortunately, they were all terrible. The octopus was rubbery and tough like leather. The sushi rice tasted old and stale. The seaweed around the rolls was clearly pre-wrapped long ago and smelled rotten. Some of the fish even had a yellowish color from sitting too long. We couldn't even finish the first round and told them we were still hungry but the food was inedible. They still charged us extra for uneaten items as a "buffet penalty," which almost doubled our bill. The portions weren't large -- they were just bad. To make things worse, there was a sign in the restroom asking customers not to throw food away and instead admit they couldn't eat it, which made it feel like they expect this to happen and profit from it. I've tried sushi at many places across Orange County and have never experienced anything this bad. We left still hungry, with a terrible aftertaste. Even after washing my hands multiple times, they smelled like garbage, and I later got nausea and diarrhea. Absolutely would not recommend. read more

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Absolutely delicious all you can eat sushi for under $40, something unheard of these days! Highly recommend recommended! read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This review isn't about the food, but the inconsistencies in their service/information. I called on Sunday, January 18, 2026 to confirm with a nice lady over the phone that they are keeping their regular lunch AYCE pricing on January 19, 2026 - MLK Day. I wanted to make sure that my coworkers and I are not walking into some special holiday pricing, so I made sure to confirm that the day prior. To my disappointment, I showed up right at opening on MLK day and the gentleman who was wiping the window on the door said it is only dinner/Premium pricing all day. I was pissed, annoyed, and embarrassed while apologizing to my co-workers who was expecting to pay the regular pricing. We left and I don't want to return because I'm pretty taken back by this. read more

Koyi Sushi - AYCE pricing as of 1/18/2026 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A pretty good deal for their lunch happy hour. But expect the mediocre freshness of some things. The service can be more improved, they're a little clueless about the menu. The rice is also a little questionable. I don't think they used Japanese sushi rice for it, it's just me. But two stars for the lunch deal. But it definitely fills the stomach. Not for the sophisticated sushi clientele! read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great $24.95 AYCE happy hour deal, and good service. Portions were big and waiters were attentive. Would come again! read more

Koyi Sushi - Menu and 2 rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

IMO best AYCE sushi in the OC. The fish to rice ratio is crazy it's like 3:1! The place isn't huge so I recommend coming early if possible as there isn't a ton of seating. The price is fair $40 for ayce and they include 1 order of their specialty items like bluefin tuna, seared giant scallops. Personally I really really enjoyed their butter shrimp and salmon sushi. read more

Came for the $25 happy hour. Great deal and so good! Highlights were the yellowtail and mackerel nigiri and the AI Roll with avocado and spicy tuna. So bomb. Place is cozy and is located in a strip mall near Newport Triangle. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly, and the chefs got the food out fast. read more

We tried Koyi Sushi after watching an Instagram reel about all the various rolls and fish on the menu! The restaurant is relatively small with almost entirely indoor seating including a sushi bar and standard booths and tables. When we were there, one server managed the customers while two chefs worked behind the bar, so this made service a little slow sometimes. The menu itself has some pretty decent items but nothing that really blew our socks off: our favorites were by far the magnolia roll, cajun tuna sushi, burrito roll, salmon, eel, and baked green mussels! We also tried the salmon skin salad, samurai roll, shrimp sushi, tuna sushi, albacore sushi, and several other rolls. I enjoyed our visit here, but I wouldn't say the fish quality and service were worth the price we paid for AYCE ($38.95 per person). read more

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My husband and I came here for weekday AYCE lunch and were impressed by the food quality, flavors, and service. Though the restaurant doesn't have much seating, we only had to wait a few minutes for them to clean a table and seat us. Our food came out fast and I got to have my favorites like calamari, eel handrolls, and salmon nigiri. The mango salad was also tasty. We noticed that although the rules state they will charge for excess food, the waitress was kind not to charge a group of teenage boys next to us who over-ordered and were so terrified that they couldn't finish their food. That's great hospitality. read more

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One of my biggest pet peeves about certain sushi joints is the rice is too cold. Koyi rice temperature on the rolls were on point and I was so happy. Thank you for getting the basics correct. I enjoyed the happy hour special. Variety was good enough to pick and choose hopefully even for those picky roll eaters. read more

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Slimey and old fish. Absolute rip off. Would avoid. Infinitely better options around Costa Mesa. read more

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It was an unplanned visit, but I really enjoyed the meal. Both the price and the atmosphere were absolutely perfect. read more

Koyi Sushi - Chirashi Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Perfect casual spot to grab sushi with friends & family. Parking: Free parking lot. Easy to find a spot. Ambiance/Environment: It's a very casual spot. They have a medium sized space with a decent amount of indoor seating. You can choose to sit at the bar or table. Service: Everyone was courteous, quick, & efficient! The server checked on me a few times ensuring if I needed anything. Since I sat at the bar, the sushi chefs were also making conversations with me. Foods: Their fish was fresh, smooth, and delicious! I absolutely enjoyed everything! I saw they're most popular for the Lemon Peppered Salmon. I can agree, now I know why it's so popular. My favorite rolls are the Mango Salmon special roll. The mango sauce was sooo good! It was a tad sweet but balanced well with the salmon. Although the bluefin tuna was limited per person, it was so delicious. 1. Diablo Roll (special rolls) 2. Mango Salmon Roll (special rolls) 3. Magnolia (no rice rolls) 4. Salmon Skin (hand rolls) 5. Popcorn Crawfish (baked & tempura rolls) 6. Mango Avocado Salad 7. Peppered Salmon (sushi) 8. Ikura (sushi) 9. Bluefin Tuna (sushi) 10. Jalapeño Bomb (appetizer) Pricing: Definitely worth its AYCE price! There's so many options in each category. I only lasted 1.5 rounds lol. read more

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Had a really good experience here. The all-you-can-eat sushi was worth it, with a solid variety of rolls and everything came out fresh. Service was smooth, food didn't take long, and the place had a nice vibe. Great spot if you're craving sushi and want to get your money's worth. read more

Everything was great! The sushi was fresh, the service was quick, and the staff was really friendly. For an all-you-can-eat spot, the quality was honestly impressive. The food came out fast, everything tasted good, and it was a really solid experience overall. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

I actually quite like this place. I came to this place a couple times and enjoyed my time here, either with a group of people or by myself. I would go back again. The turnaround rate from ordering to receiving was kind of slower than other AYCE sushi locations I've been to, but it made up in the taste for the most part. Rice can be a hit or miss here sometimes, but it's usually pretty good. The fish was fresh and the plating was beautiful when I ate here alone! I honestly love their mozzarella sticks it just hits the spot for me. There's no limit on how much you can order, but there is a maximum of 3 rounds of ordering. The servers (only male ones) I encountered were friendly and attentive, too. Refilled my water and was there for my next order either before or soon after finishing my round. However, I usually go during lunch (1-2) when it's not so busy. Overall, enjoy coming here and I think you pay for what you get. read more

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Another AYCE Sushi discovery! This place is $40/person with quite a few options. My favorite was the Salmon nigiri because the fish practically melted in your mouth. I noticed the rice to fish ratio was pretty good and worth it. There weren't as many options as I'd like here, but it gets the job done. Service was quick for a party of 5! Disregard the environment they're located in and you'll have yourself a decent meal. read more

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Food was really good and service was pretty fast even tho it seemed they were short staffed. I did wish there were more variety and they had carpaccio options tho! read more

Koyi Sushi - Nigiri and salmon skin salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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12/22/25 - I didn't take many pictures because the phone does not eat before me. My friend and I are in love with all of the salmon rolls & sushi! My only complaint is that yelp shows that the restaurant closes at midnight, but the server told us that the restaurant actually closes at 10pm.... so we didn't get to take our time. read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If I could give this place 0 stars, I totally freaking would. Absolutely unprofessional, we showed up at 10:00pm and tell me why they rejected service!?! Listen! I understand last call, I used to work at a restaurant but a whole hour !?! Is your business so slow that you guys can't wait to go home ?? So unprofessional. Go spend your money at Oji Sushi & bar that is 3 minutes away. The food must be awful and the vibe was absolutely not it. I will never back here ever again. read more

Great all you can eat sushi spot! They have so many menu options including appetizers, hand rolls, nigiri, sashimi, regular rolls, and dessert. They even have rolls without rice for anyone who is carb conscious. Service was great - our water was refilled quickly and our food came out very promptly. Some of the appetizers left a lot to be desired - like the French fries and chicken nuggets. But honestly what do you expect when you order fries and nuggets at an AYCE sushi place lol. Apparently a pretty popular spot because we came here on a Thursday evening and I most tables were taken. The sushi is not Michelin quality but it gets the job done and for $40 it is actually really good! Would definitely come back again if I'm feeling glutinous but don't want to break the bank on sushi. read more

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Service was great! No wait at 7pm on Thursday but the restaurant slowly filled up. Everything was average. Good fish to rice ratio. read more

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pretty solid all you can eat sushi place, and the quality was good as well for the price. i normally avoid all you can eat sushi places because the fish would be of mediocre quality, but this place was pretty good! would reccomend for groups of 2-4 because there aren't too many big tables. overall pretty small restaurant but wasn't too busy when i went. read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm a huge fan of this place. The price did go up over the summer to (around) 38 dollars a person for AYCE but the amount of food you're able to get is so worth it. Three giant rounds. Not even possible to not get your moneys worth. The serve is pretty quick with the waiters and the only wait is them actually MAKING your sushi to order. There are tables and somewhere you can sit at the bar. I like both! read more

Such a vibe! The interior is super Japanese with the banners hanging--instantly sets the mood. Tons of sake and Japanese drinks, perfect for an after-work spot. Food is super fresh, and service was on point. Our server was so sweet and genuinely cared. Definitely recommend! read more

Solid food for a solid price. We went there before heading to the fair and it was the right choice. Chill place, good food, good price. We did the all you can eat option ($40/person at dinner) plus a pitcher of beer ($16) and had a good time. I loved that it was 1 piece per sushi order which helped us try new things without feeling like a commitment. Surprisingly my favorite item was the wings - I did not expect that from a sushi place. Those do come in a set of 2, but that works for me because they were cooked perfectly! I definitely recommend the place for dinner, and I'll be coming back. read more

Food was decent, however my husband and I got food poisoning. We ordered our first round but only received half our order and waited 20 min thinking they were working on the other half of our order, but noticed our first server and the chefs were gone. We gave it another 10 min because we ordered a baked roll thinking that's why it took a while. We received our order paper back before our full order came that was why we only received half our order. After 30 mins, we waved to our second server and told her we never got the rest of our order so they put it in for round 2. Our drinks were free due to the inconvenience. read more

Pretty decent sushi spot. Was it exceptional? No, but it wasn't bad either. It's very middle of the road especially for ayce sushi. A lot of their rolls are pretty basic so if you're in for the roll it's a good deal but for the Nigiri not so much. Quality is fine but definitely are better places for nigiri. Overall good, not a bad place if you want a casual and not too expensive sushi meal read more

Quality of food is not good. Definitely not worth the money. The shrimp were fishy and the scallops were not fresh by any means.

Review #7 for 2025 I have been to lots and I mean LOTS of AYCE sushi places. This place is by far one of the worse places I have been to!! We went to this place after an epic fail at the Japanese Festival... we were hoping to redeem our Japan themed day with some sushi... but what a horrible mistake we made! I do not particularly like to write bad reviews... but not only was the food here bad, they literally ripped us off - NO SHAME! We looked on Yelp and this place had good reviews and was close to the OC fair grounds, so off we went. As far as this place goes, it is a small spot, so not many seats available and the location is a sketchy strip mall. Parking here is free. I will say, we were seated in a timely manner though. We all did the AYCE menu. There was 3 adults: myself, my husband, my friend... and we had my 13 month old BABY! Food was slow to come out and when it came it, it did not really look as fresh as other places. Sushi was just okay. For $40 a person, there are MANY other better fresher places. Also, many of the items we ordered NEVER came and when we asked, they were not all that friendly about checking on things we never received. Eventually, it got to the point where we did not even want to ask about our missing items anymore and were just over the meal. As far as the appetizers that came out, most were NOT appetizing. For example, the calamari was mushy, not crispy and seemed like it was just bathing in oil. The best appetizer was probably the gyoza, which was pretty much the ONLY thing my 13 month old BABY ate and even then he only ate a few pieces. Anyways, so at the end of the meal, I took the baby out first to get fresh air because he was getting fussy being in the high chair for a while. My husband paid and for some reason, my friend who always checks the bill, did not check this time for wrong charges. I looked at the bank statement later and was shocked at how much we paid. I asked my husband for the recipient... and they had the audacity to charge us for FOUR FULL PRICED ADULTS!!! They charged my 13 MONTH old BABY the FULL price of an adult!!! WHAT A COMPLETE RIP OFF!!! This restaurant should be ashamed of themselves for BLANTENLY ripping off their costumers!!! Not even a kids price, FULL price for a 13 month old who ate like 2 gyoza. Have you ever heard of a place doing that?!? I would NEVER come back to this place. Sushi wasn't good. Service was slow. They seemed annoyed whenever we asked about food that never came. Ripped off their costumers! People who think this is a good AYCE sushi spot need to try other places!! NEVER ever again! read more

Came on a Friday night and it was quite busy but we were seats right away. This place is a very quaint and small restaurant in a very unassuming plaza (my friends who met me there missed the turn into the plaza!) Overall I would say this place is okay. Nothing good but nothing bad about it. For $40 before tip it's not terrible but I would rather pay an extra $10-20 for other AYCE places that I frequent. I did love the rice to fish ratio got the nigiri (very little rice to a large slice of fish) but the rice wasn't as seasoned as I like it. It didn't take slightly sweet or vinegary at all. Their rolls are stuffed with too much imitation crab. The one appetizer that we got that wasn't very good was the baked mussels; it was VERY fish so beware. Service was great though and the sever was very attentive and the food came out very quickly. read more

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Amazing food and service! Went with my friends we had the best time. Waiter was amazing as well! read more

Koyi Sushi - California Ai Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We have winner for the Fish/Rice Ratio AYCE Sushi Spot!!! I wont go into too many details, because most places are so similar. First. Service. We came here on a Wednesday (11/27), and the lady with the short hair, was great. So polite and quick. When I said we would have 5, but dwindled to 4, she had no issues. When a server makes me feel at ease, when I have my own anxiety on taking more space, or causing inconvenience for people who are just doing their job... that's Tops. Fish was on par for AYCE spots. Cuts were a little messy, but that doesn't detract from the flavor. Rice Ratio is the best in OC without having to get Sashimi. Carb watching? They got protein/no-rice rolls. I'm big on reminding people that spots like this have the best chicken wings. This place has great chicken wings. Hot. Crispy. Yet juicy inside. Please try. One thing that no AYCE spot has seemed to avoid is that wet-towel, bleach/cleaning solutions smell. It does fade as you stay in there, but its apparent when you walk in. Tip that I'll reiterate: Happy Hour is only for Rolls. If you want Nigiri, you will pay the Lunch/Dinner Price. If you're a roll person, then HH from12-4, Mon-Thu is perfect for you. WILL DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK!!!!! read more

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False Advertising on Instagram! Shame. Walked in looking for a decent menu for $24.95 HH (12-4pm M-F) but was only able to order from 1 side of the menu which are JUST (5-8pc) ROLLS. I felt bamboozled. Too much rice. Ice water was refreshing tho. Staff was kind. IG lied tho and business posted it. read more

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Found out about this place on Tiktok and I'm glad I did! A great AYCE spot, around $40/person for dinner. Place was pretty small but they have bar seating available and we only waited ~30 mins for a table. The rolls didn't WOW me but were still good. The salmon sushi was by far the best part of the meal!! read more

We came in about an hour before last call, so we opted out of the all-you-can-eat menu and ordered à la carte instead. We tried the Honeymoon Roll and the Jessica Roll which were fresh and had good flavor. However, the Honeymoon Roll didn't include rice or seaweed and was shaped with crab on the bottom, which made it fall apart easily. It could've benefited from a soy wrap or something similar, like you often see with no-rice rolls. The gyoza was delicious, and the salmon carpaccio was a standout, the sauce was to die for. I've had the all-you-can-eat option here before and would definitely recommend it over the a la carte menu, you get more value for your money, and it's really what they're known for. Overall, I'll be back, but next time I'll stick with the AYCE! read more

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It was our first time here, and we went for their Happy Hour AYCE menu. Overall, the sushi was nice for the price, but I think there could be improvement to their dishes. We ordered lots of rolls, and my personal favorite of all of them was their downey roll. The spicy salmon had a good spice to it while keeping it's fresh taste. A must try on their menu! Their other rolls were good too, but I think there were times that there was a little too much rice and batter to the rolls. One that I specifically noticed was their golden spicy tuna roll - with it having a little too much batter, the tuna had some extra moisture to it which I wasn't a fan with. Like I said before, it could have some improvements to their dishes but regardless it was a nice place for a cheaper AYCE menu! read more

Koyi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California