There's plenty of parking in the lot, which is always a plus. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall at the end of the building. There was a bit of a wait, unfortunately, you're not able to RSVP. When we got there, we put our name on the list and about 20 minutes later, we were called to come in. They recommend that you leave any strollers outside since the dining area is so small. We had to do the spicy tuna on crispy rice. This is soooo delicious and I could seriously inhale these. We ordered so many rolls: sashimi rolls, cajun rolls, seared pepper salmon, baja yellowtail, tuna lover, aloha, and holy cow. My favorite roll was holy cow, hands down. The next would be the seared pepper and aloha rolls. Everything tasted so fresh and the service was very efficient. I can see why this place is pretty popular. I'd definitely go back for more of their rolls. read more

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If you're planning to grab takeout here, build in extra time--seriously. I showed up five minutes before my scheduled pickup, expecting things to be ready. Instead, I was told to wait outside... then brought back in... then sent outside again. After another 15 minutes, the order was finally ready. The whole experience felt like a real-life version of the "Soup (insert Seinfeld episode character)" from Seinfeld--strict, unfriendly, and not exactly customer-focused. There's a definite "you'll get it when you get it" vibe, and it's not a pleasant one. To be fair, the food is good. But the service? Frustrating, disorganized, and honestly off-putting. Expect long waits--even for takeout--and don't count on a smooth or welcoming experience. If you go in knowing that, you might leave less annoyed than most of the patrons I saw while waiting. read more

This place is family owned and the immediate greeting you get at the door makes you feel like you're walking into their home for a delicious home cooked meal. What we ordered: -Garlic Edamame (this was savory and delicately garlicky, truly perfect) -Vegetable Tempura (crispy and delicious + we loved the dipping sauce) -Ginger Salad (this is big enough to share for 2 for a quick little appetizer and was refreshing with crisp lettuce) -Romeo & Juliet Roll (delicious) -Avo & Cucumber Roll (perfect for pregnancy cravings) -Cucumber Roll (perfect for pregnancy cravings) -Green Tea (looks like swamp water as a fair warning, but tastes SO refreshing) read more

Another wonderful experience here! Friday lunch, no wait. Absolutely delicious. Our favs are the chicken karaage and Little Ferry roll. Even their spicy tuna roll is tasty. Awesome staff. Quick and attentive service. Can't wait til we come back. Til next time! read more

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ALL of the employees are so freaking awesome! We just loved being here. And what came next shouldn't have been a surprise. The sushi was phenomenal. I also ordered some non-alcoholic creamy bubbly before my meal. Oh, and the drink is a Melon Cream Soda. The close quarters may require combat, but the father-daughter beside us were so nice. Not too loud but lots of fun! We will definitely come back here! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Some creamy bubbly before my meal. Oh, and the drink is a Melon Cream Soda. - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We have been wanting to try Little Ferry Sushi based on some family members' recommendations and was really impressed by how fast and efficient the service was. Our first order came out within 5 minutes, and we were completely finished with our meal in about 45 minutes total, which is perfect when you want quality sushi without a long wait. This spot is really great for intimate dinners, it is a bit cramped inside though so not too ideal for large groups. We ordered the Little Ferry Roll, Sunset Roll, Jumbo Spider Roll, and Salmon Sashimi, and everything came out fresh and well seasoned. The Sunset Roll stood out with its crispy, freshly fried shrimp tempura that still tasted light and clean. The Little Ferry Roll had a great fried garlic addition that added a subtle smokiness, I loved how it elevated the roll without overpowering it. The Jumbo Spider Roll had a fried soft-shell crab that tasted fresh and flavorful, not too oily nor heavy. The salmon sashimi was fresh and nicely cut, although it was thinner than what I would expect given the pricepoint. Overall, this spot offers better quality than your average sushi restaurant, paired with impressively quick service. read more

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I really enjoyed the interior design and the service. The place felt very clean and had a cozy, homey vibe, like a good local mom and pop restaurant that I'd always want to support. Little Ferry Roll: This was my favorite roll of the night. I really enjoyed the fried, crispy garlic pieces paired with the roll. I love garlic, and it added a rich, garlicky flavor. I would definitely get this again. Sunset Roll: A pretty good roll overall. Nothing really stood out, but I would've appreciated larger slices of fish, as they were quite thin. Salmon Sashimi: Pretty standard. I wish the slices were bigger, as they were smaller than what most places usually serve. Spider Roll: This was my second favorite roll. The shrimp tempura and soft-shell crab were super crispy, and the masago added a nice touch to the roll. read more

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The best chicken karaage OF MY LIFE. The meat is so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The skin is perfectly crisp. I scraped the roof of my mouth with it, but I don't care. I would do it again. A little squeeze of lemon to cut the tasty fat, and a perfectly sized side dish of creamy dressing complete this winner of an appetizer. My husband and I order it every time we come and it is always delicious and more than satisfying. Service from Brian (Bryan?) is always prompt, attentive, and very courteous. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - BEST Chicken Karaage of all time. - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I came here because some friends suggested this place and I have to say... it was not great. To give you some background, I consider myself a bit of a sushi purist - I don't really like rolls and I only really like sashimi and nigiri. This is definitely for people who like rolls and rolls only. The restaurant is very small but there is ample parking. The ambiance is loud and casual so if you're looking for rolls on a casual night, this place is for you! I have to admit, the service is very friendly and everyone is attentive - it's just such a bummer to me that the sushi quality is not up to par. Now I did not get sick off eating their sushi but I did notice that the sushi was not as fresh as I would like. Another thing is that are on top of the rolls but all the food does not come out at the same time so if you're a purist like me... expect to wait until everyone is done to get your order. read more

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Second time eating here since it's close to work. Last time I forgot to take pics or post a review. Today's the day :) Did a phone order and was told 20 minutes- def took long to complete the orders (2 orders) I recommend you either order online or call in since they are busy. Both times I enjoyed my food. They do offer some lunch specials but be prepared to pay full price if you're just wanting specific rolls. For 2 crunch rolls and edamame it was 35 bucks. They also charge you for spicy mayo which most places I go to do not charge for this. Overall, the location is in a good spot with plenty of parking. It's on the small side inside and has no outdoor seating areas. Sushi is tasty though! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Total for 2 crunch rolls and edamame :/ - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Wow! Such a great family food find. In an attempt to satisfy the kiddie's udon cravings and mom & dad's sushi/bento cravings, we came across this cozy & quaint Japanese sushi spot. Located in the Lake Forest Village shopping center ~ near Albertsons, but in a back corner on the far side of the plaza, is this hidden gem. When you enter, you are greeted by the warm & friendly staff. The restaurant is cozy with cute decor. The service was excellent, with attentive staff checking-in on our meal thruout the night. For appetizers, we started with some garlic edamame and yaki gyoza ~ both of which were really flavorful and kiddie approved. My son ordered the house udon, while my daughter opt'd for the beef version. Both agreed that the portion size was perfect and the broth was savory. My hubs and I both got combination bento boxes. Salmon teriyaki & spicy tuna roll (with extra eel sauce on the side) for me and beef teriyaki & spicy tuna roll for the mister. We liked that we got a full roll portion (8 pieces) vs the dinky half/4 piece sizes you sometimes see at other sushi spots. We both loved our choices and as you can tell from the pic, the portion was plenty. The sushi was really fresh and you can taste the quality ingredients. We would DEFINITELY come back! A total must try. read more

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Great little hole in the wall sushi spot. Everything comes out fresh, from the sushi to the apps. I recommend the Little Ferry Roll. Service is also quick and all the servers seem very kind. Overall, a great local sushi/japanese spot with fair prices! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Little Ferry Roll & Crunch Onion & Albacore Roll - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is one of our favorite restaurants, and it never disappoints. It had been a while, but my husband and I finally got to visit again today. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Sashimi Combo (12pcs) - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Always amazing. Our waiter Brian is so so kind and attentive. He's always running around making sure everyone is being taken care of. Thank you Brian! The food is great, everyone is happy and cozy. read more

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I was visiting Irvine office from South Bay of LA County. I missed lunch so searched sushi. Warning against following GPS b/c the location is in the middle of the shopping center on the corner of the build, not at the street like my phone said. Space is intimate and I felt bad taking a 4-top as a single dinner. I walked right to a table but others had to wait outside. Staff is nice and after a short wait to give my food order, everything came quick. The garlic edamame has REAL garlic pieces, not a hot sauce mixture, YUM. Carrpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth good! Everything very fresh. Spicy tuna just right and not "burn off your taste buds spicy"! Lots of free parking, so I will need to come back for happy hour! read more

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From the moment we arrived, the Little Ferry Sushi Staff were super attentive and friendly! Since the restaurant was cozy, we were lucky to snag the last table during an early dinner at 5pm on a Friday night. Every dish was fresh and tasty, thus, I forgot to take a pic of the Chicken Karaage ($8.95) because I was too busy stuffing my face. I'd prefer the spicy tuna to be spicier, but nonetheless, I'll definitely be back! Huge thank you to Yuki and everyone at Little Ferry Sushi for a delicious meal! read more

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This place is tucked toward the back of a strip shopping center. There is plenty of parking. The place is smallish and very clean. The staff all call out greetings as you come in. They bring you drinks and take your order quickly. I was here the first time on a Saturday evening. I had the combination with chicken teriyaki and salmon sashimi. This came with Miso soup, green salad, cucumber salad, steamed rice and an orange wedge. I felt the teriyaki needed more sauce. It was diced so small it was hard to pick up with chop sticks. The chicken tasted bland and lacked a nice grilled flavor. The quantity of chicken was rather small. The salmon sashimi and all other accompanying items were good. I then dropped in on a Wednesday night. This time I got the teriyaki chicken with California roll. I have the same comments about the teriyaki as last time but this time I did not care for the broccoli and carrots that came with the chicken. These were too raw for my taste. Also, the cucumbers were just bland unlike my last visit. The green salad did not have enough dressing. The California roll was good. The staff here are great. Not a fan of the chicken teriyaki. Sushi must be more of their strong suit. read more

My friend found this spot on tiktok and we decided to try it out. We were all SO pleasantly surprised. It's a cozy place that has a cute Japanese interior, and the servers were very kind and attentive and kept checking on us. Also, the best part about little ferry is the value!!! The chirashi bowl was $25, which is an insane deal for what you're getting, and we came during happy hour and they had great deals on that menu. What we ordered: Philadelphia roll- I didn't try this one but my friend said it was good and everything you'd expect from a fresh Philadelphia roll. Garlic edamame- 10/10 YUMMM I never order edamame but this was such a great shareable and I loved the seasoning so much I'd definitely get it again. Spicy tuna crispy rice- 7.5/10 solid crispy rice and spicy tuna. I do wish the spicy tuna was a little more seasoned because it was pretty plain tuna with a little sriracha on top. But I will say the rice was perfectly crispy and all together it was a great bite!! Chirashi bowl- 10/10 WOW this $25 chirashi bowl seriously blew my mind all the fish was soooo fresh not fishy at all and I get pretty picky with my sashimi sometimes but every single piece was delicious even the ones I had no idea what they were. Also the cuts of fish were pretty thick too I was so full I barely finished!!! Love this place I really can't wait to come back!! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We've been wanting to try this local sushi spot since it opened. Finally stopped by today for the lunch special. I ordered chicken teriyaki with a California roll. The California roll was really good, but the chicken was terrible. Barely any teriyaki sauce and the chicken had a strange taste to it, like it wasn't fresh. Really disappointing because I was hoping I'd have a new local spot to support. read more

FOOD: The food here was great! I came here with my mom and sister and we all liked the food. I got the Little Ferry Lunch Special with the Little Ferry Roll and I really liked it. It tasted very fresh. SERVICE: Our server took a while to get to us and we were sitting there for a bit before we ordered. He was poilte, but not that friendly. It got busy a little after we got there and there were a lot of people waiting to dine here, so you know its good. AMBIANCE: Very casual and small spot so there is a not a lot of seating. Overall I will be back for the food and may do takeout next time. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Little Ferry Special with the Little Verry Roll - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Pleasant and fast service. We arrived during the last hour and the restaurant was packed. They we kind in finding us a seat, politely share that the kitchen would be closing soon and asked if that was fine. Our order was taken without a rush. The food arrive and was beautifully presented and taste delicious. This was a pleasant surprise. We will definitely come back again! read more

I came here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised--everything I ordered was fresh and delicious. It's a small, charming spot with a relaxing atmosphere, complete with ambient jazz, tasteful decor, and friendly smiles from the staff as soon as you walk in. That kind of warm welcome really sets the tone. The menu has a solid variety at reasonable prices. My wife and I had salmon, yellowtail, uni, unagi, salmon cheek, a roll I sadly forgot the name of, garlic edamame, hot tea, and a beer--all of it hit the spot. Service was efficient and kind without feeling rushed, and despite its size, we got seated right away. There's plenty of parking, and if you drive a Tesla, there's even a charging station next door--super convenient. While it's not a high-end sushi experience, it delivers consistently good food, great vibes, and a local charm that's hard to beat. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid sushi spot in the Lake Forest area. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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We came here for lunch, and I thought it was great! I got the chirashi bowl, which had a good variety of fish. I believe it had salmon, yellowtail, tuna, squid, shrimp, tamago and one or two more items I can't remember. Each piece of fish tasted fresh and even the garnishes, like the carrot and tomato, was tasty. The rice was also perfectly cooked and seasoned. For $20, I think the bowl is definitely worth it. Service is friendly and quick. Easy parking. I can see myself coming here regularly for lunch! read more

This is a great discovery! Within the heart of Lake Forest, you'll discover a sushi establishment that has decor flair, light jazz music, and delicious items to select from. Upon walking in, you will be greeted by friendly staff. It is always a great start when restaurants do this simple task. It's the acknowledgment piece that goes the distance. Wish other restaurants can adopt this more. The sushi offerings are fresh and delicious. Rice to sushi ratio is spot on. You'll be surprised how the taste and texture dramatically change when this is unbalanced. We normally order Salmon, Red Snapper, and Scallops, the trio of delights for us. Cucumber Roll is one of my favorite rolls due to the light and flavorful combination inside. Cucumber salad and seaweed salads are also our go-to items. I can go on about he description of the food items but simply put, its consistently delicious, amazing vibe, and wonderful staff running the business. We love it here and can't wait to come back for more. read more

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After a long day at work, walking into Little Ferry Sushi was such a relaxing experience. Friendly smiles from the staff, cute little decor that was tastefully placed, ambient jazz music in the background, and a menu of deliciousness carefully placed in front of me. Life is good again! Some of our favorites are: cucumber roll, salmon carpaccio, cucumber salad, rainbow roll, and nigiri. Everything (that we had) was light, fresh, and balanced. The restaurant also provides chopped wasabi, which, I think, will elevate your sushi experience. If you are looking for a decent local sushi spot, I highly recommend this place. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Salmon Carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Family brought us here to celebrate a birthday - even though they stick to bento boxes and don't get the sushi. Worked out, everything was very fresh and tasty. It's a small space inside and very homey. Loved the no rice roll options. The servers were making jokes with us and jumping in pictures, we were the only ones there for awhile. (If you're the stick to yourselves type, you will hate this.) read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Burrito roll - the remnants of Garlic Edamame and Mixed Tempura(3+4) - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Just came back from Japan and was craving some good sushi! The fish here was very fresh and good quality. Perfect place to satisfy my cravings. Staff very friendly. Cute restaurant with decent amount of seating. Will be coming back for more fresh rolls and their chirashi bowl in the future! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - ROMEO & JULIET - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Great food! Comes out relatively fast. Good prices, watch out for happy hour prices! Small mom and pop shop so be wary of bringing a very large group. Small restaurant, cozy vibes. Great selection of sushi too! read more

Little Ferry Sushi is a HIDDEN GEM!!! We finally had a Mommy and Daddy Date Night and this was the right decision! First off, when walking in, the staff was super welcoming and they had jazz playing... so classy! Next, our server was super polite and told us about some specials, which included a negitoro roll. We took our time ordering and got an array of nigiri, rolls and the special negitoro roll. When the food came out, we noticed that everything was absolutely beautiful. The knife skills, plating and portions seriously looked like artwork. I had to snap a few pictures! The food didn't just look beautiful, it was absolutely amazing! All of the fish was super fresh and amazing balance of flavors. I HIGHLY recommend Little Ferry and can't wait to go back! Thanks for the amazing experience and look forward to our next date night destination! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Last week while on a business work trip to CA, I discovered Little Ferry Sushi. I dined on a Thursday evening around 7:30 pm and was glad to see there was a waiting list for a table. I figured that is a good sign I am waiting for good sushi. I waited about 15 min for a table and noticed they do have a happy hour menu from 8- close. I got a few items off such as the spicy tuna roll, the crispy zucchini appetizer and shrimp tempura appetizer. All were very good and the dipping sauce for the zucchini was actually one of my favorites. I preferred that over the tempura sauce. I also ordered their Aloha roll and I can't remember what was in it, but I know it was a solid roll and fresh! Great experience here and would recommend if you're in the area. read more

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This is a small sushi cafe in lake forest. It is fresh and very delicious. They have bento boxes which are perfect for lunch.

I have already been back to this spot a few times. Food is delicious. Service is great too.

Passed by and got curious cuz of their little sign outside. Bento box was a fun change of food options around here. I need to come back for happy hour! read more

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Former O'shine Taiwanese Kitchen is no longer here; it's now a Japanese restaurant with tasty and affordable dishes. Although the grilled yellowtail collar was sold out, the waiter's recommendation of the red snapper head proved to be an excellent choice. The fish was expertly cooked, resulting in juicy, flavorful meat that was rich but not heavy. The light and tangy ponzu sauce was the perfect accompaniment, enhancing the taste of the fish. This was the first time I'd ever eaten an entire fish head, leaving no meat behind. From the combo box, I chose the chicken karaage and the chef's choice sushi. As always, the Japanese fried chicken was excellent, and the custom-made mayonnaise took it to another level. The salad, a side dish in the combo box, was delicious with its light, sweet, and sour ginger dressing. The chef, who I think owns the place, gave me a free minced tuna sushi, and it was so fresh and tasty. 之前的歐香台菜老闆退休收店，換這家平價日餐不錯吃。 老闆說鰤魚賣完了，要不試試烤紅鯛魚頭？火候掌握的很好，魚肉油汁飽滿但不膩，蘸旁邊那碗淡甜微酸的柑橘醬油更美味。我還是第一次把整塊魚頭肉認真啃光。 任選兩菜便當，我選炸雞和壽司。日本店的炸雞都不會差。配店家特製蛋黃醬更棒。附帶的生菜沙拉淋上日式薑汁醬後更清淡酸甜。 廚師（似乎是店老闆）免費招待一份口感鮮美的金槍魚剁碎壽司。 read more

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Stopped by at 2:35pm with my family and was turned away, despite a 3pm closing time and customers still dining inside. No clear or reasonable explanation was given. The interaction felt uncomfortable and honestly raised concerns about how we were treated. The whole situation felt off and unwelcoming. Not a good experience. read more

Amazing discovery of Little Ferry Sushi in Lake Forest last week. A friend and I shared some rolls, zucchini fries, and their sashimi combo for dinner! The wait was short, and they have a paper wait list system for busy times. For starters, their zucchini fries were great! Super-hot and fresh, and made for a unique appetizer. They were served with a delicious sweet onion mayo! The sashimi combo was great, and I enjoyed all the cuts. 12 pieces were assorted on a plate of the chef's choices. Presentation of the rolls were clean and easy to eat! We got the Ocean Drive roll and the Holy Cow Roll. My favorite of the two was the Ocean Drive, but I love the torched taste on the Holy Cow roll too. For a casual Japanese eatery, I think their standards for sushi are better and high quality from what we ordered! There's a variety of appetizers, rolls, and I like how they offer combo boxes and certain specials for HH. I'd highly recommend checking this place out if you can! read more

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Coming back just to say again how spectacular this place is. Sushi is hands down the best in Orange County, and service can't be beat. read more

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Their chirashi bowl is what continues to draw me back. The Holy Cow and other rolls are good too. But I haven't been as impressed with their nigiri lately. read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We came here for one of my coworker's birthdays today. At first I didn't really have any expectations - but let me tell you, Little Ferry Sushi was packed by the time we finished our meal. And for good reason too. Their service was great and food was delicious AND pricing was extremely reasonable. What's not to like?! The miso soup they start you off with was really good - perfect amount of seasoning in the soup. The sashimi set we got all tasted really fresh and was very enjoyable. Since we all got different rolls, we all tried one of each piece of the rolls and they were all very tasty. Inside walkways are pretty narrow, but enough for comfort at each table. I will definitely be back to try more of their food items. Very good find! read more

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Pretty good spot for sushi in Lake Forest! We came here on a Tuesday for an early dinner and were seated right away. Very friendly service, but a little rushed. Plenty of open tables at this time. We ordered shrimp tempura and two rolls: Baja Yellowtail and Mango Tango, with an order of Little Ferry to go. The tempura was great - nice and crunchy, and piping hot. My son did not care for the heat since he had to wait a bit before diffing in. The rolls were all pretty good. The Baja Yellowtail had a wonderful mix of spice and tang, along with the crunch of the pepper and cucumber. The Mango Tango was nice and mango-y - my son loved it. I thought the Baja was a lot tastier. The Little Ferry was a great surprise - I liked the fried garlic on top, and the seared fish was delicious. We also got an order of strawberry mochi ice cream, and I like how they cut the pieces in half - much more manageable sizes. Each order comes with 2 mochi pieces - I wonder why you can't mix and match? Anyway, service was friendly, but felt like they were rushing us a little bit. My son just grabbed the last tempura and someone materialized to take the plate away - he wasn't done with the sauce yet. Right when I grabbed the last piece of sushi on the plates, they took them away. I wanted to have more of the masago that was on there! And they collected the check and payment before we were finished with the ice cream. Efficient, perhaps? Too efficient? All good - we enjoyed our brief time there! read more

Little Ferry Sushi - Baja Yellowtail and Mango Tango - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California