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I came here with my mom, as it's a close sushi spot to my house. The roll we had was delicious, and the service was top notch. Everyone there was super friendly. I wish they did a little more with the decor; but the food, relatively low prices, and convenience made up for it.
This spot has been consistently solid. Their sushi is incredible, honestly, better than most places I've tried. We've only ordered sushi for takeout so far, and it's always fresh and flavorful, so I can only imagine how good it must be when dining in. Now, why haven't we eaten inside yet? Well... the one time we tried, we were seated next to someone who had a bit too much sake. Since I had my daughter with me, it didn't feel like the right setting for a family night out, so we decided to leave. I wish the waiter would have kind of notice that another table/section would have been better. Or limit the alcohol intake as this is not a bar. Their bento boxes, though? Amazing. I highly recommend them! I don't recommend the ramen. That's what we ordered during that short dine-in attempt, and the to-go ramen unfortunately didn't hit the mark for us. Maybe it's one of those dishes that's much better enjoyed fresh at the restaurant. There's plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and the space is handicap-friendly. The prices are great, too. Overall, definitely worth trying, especially for the sushi and bento boxes!
Been going here for a long time. Always good food and friendly service. They recently started doing AYCE. I think it's $38 per person for dinner and a few dollars less for lunch. The only caveat is if they're short handed on the chef they will not offer it. The carpaccio cuts and nigiri rolls are my favorite. I was starving so I only took one pic.
I enjoy sushi a lot. I go to (AYCE) All-You-Can-Eat Sushi spots all the time. They typically have a rule where if you don't eat all the sushi, you have to pay for it. It's kind of a normal rule. However, this place had so many rules here, they even had a couple workers come by to explain the rules and also warned us not to break the rules several times. I wasn't worried about the rules, but every time I saw my two different servers, I was warned about the rules. I think this restaurant just added the AYCE, I'm not sure (so they're probably still working out the kinks, but AYCE seems new at this place. The menu I was looking at did not have an AYCE menu, so I had to determine which rolls on the order paper were the ones on the menu, sometimes the names were very similar to the menu compared to the paper but they weren't the same. I kept finding myself saying "oops, that's not on the AYCE menu" so ordering took a lot longer and the server kept checking on us before we placed our order, I was starting to feel rushed. After we finally placed our order, it was wrong because we broke one of the many rules. So they helped us change the order. Otherwise, the service was really good, we always had our drinks full and always had a server helping us or giving us attention. For me the no-rice sushi was like putting a wad of spicy tuna in my mouth and squirting some sauce in there. It tasted like a mess and it looked like a mess too. The salmon roll and salmon (I forget the name looks like sashimi but not sashimi) was good, but the same sauce was added on the tuna and albacore (sashimi), the sauce didn't go well with the tuna and albacore, but was good with the salmon. The eel nigiri was delicious, but don't order the eel roll, there was hardly any eel on it (I think I had more eel on my little nigiri than I had on the entire roll, you can see the picture with mostly spicy tuna). One of the regulars recommended a hand roll, I should've ordered it instead of the rolls. The appetizer Spicy Tuna Crunch (fried rice) with spicy tuna and jalapeño on top was REALLY GOOD, probably the best I've ever had. The rolls were sub-par, I had a salmon roll that had two different color salmon on it. The squid nigiri tasted like it was drenched in sauce, I like nigiri squid where the squid should be the star not the sauce. The Tamago egg was delicious! I enjoy Salmon Roe Ikura and Masago, but these were giant portions of rice, the seaweed wrap barely fit or closed. I think they were too large (never thought I would say it was too large) it kind of overwhelmed me, but I still ate it. The best roll I had there was probably the Garlic Albacore Roll, the garlic was nicely cooked and went well with the albacore.
We come here for their extraordinary Poki Bowl and sushi rolls. Their Poki bowl has a fabulous dressing making the bowl a must have. They are very generous with the sashimi in the bowl. It is a meal in itself. It can be ordered with or without rice. We drive past many sushi places to come here. Very nice atmosphere too. I hope this review doesn't change that. The large size is hard to finish as it is quite large.
Finally got to try out their Sushi Wednesday promo! As always service was quick and welcoming. For sushi Wednesday, you get 20% off all the cut rolls and wine. For 3 rolls and 2 glasses of wine, we paid ~$62 before tip. The food was tasty but I prefer the bento boxes here! The rolls are so big that it is hard to eat in one bite, you'll have to bite your way through or attempt to eat it in one bite as it falls apart. Value wise, you do get way more food which is nice if you're going after quantity. However the experience of each piece falling apart or being too big to eat wasn't my favorite. Ended up eating each ingredient little by little. Would still come back but will opt for my usual bento box order or rolls with less ingredients.
I've been coming to this place since I was a kid with my parents, probably since I was 11, and now I'm 34! It's amazing to see it still going strong after all these years. They have the best miso soup and salad dressing I've ever had,kind of random, but it's something I've always loved here. The sushi and food are consistently delicious and satisfying. What really makes it special is the owner,she somehow always remembers me, even if I haven't been in for over a year or have moved away. No matter how much time passes or how different I look, she recognizes me every time I come back. That kind of warmth is rare. I've dined in and done takeout, and it's always clean, the staff is attentive and kind, and the service is great. I'm so happy to be moving back just down the street,I'll definitely be coming in more often!
Summary: Do not go here. The food isn't good, the people here are stuck up and rude. If you want to eat sushi, re-heated grocery store sushi would probably be a better option than having it served with trash talking servers. We went with 4 people and a toddler, bill was 275 sm dollars in total. But there was one problem, the sushi isn't good, it's mainly rice and filler which wouldn't be a problem if it just didn't taste good. It was lukewarm and rubbery, but its whatever we still ate its still food we ordered. But before that, we asked the manager at the time, old looking lady, how many sushi pieces per order, she said two per order. And me and my family were also fine with that. But then stacks of sushi came in, it was so much to the point where we looked at each other and wondered if it was even our order. We cancelled the rest of it and tried to finish the plates. The problem didn't occur until we talked to the manager and the server. We told her "I was told two pieces per order, yet why am I getting 8 a plate" the server asked her 'who told you that?' And my mom pointed to the manager, this server said, " it doesn't matter what she said to you if you look in the fine print, it says eight pieces" which then she laughs in our face. Which is weird because what do you mean it doesn't matter what the manager tells us? If we ask a question shouldn't we expect a correct answer? We also talked to the manager, who refused to talk to us, we told her there was multiple people who heard what she said to my mom, but the manager, only 3 minutes in to talking to us flings her arms up and grunted away. It was perplexing, nobody was really communicating with us, we were all really confused with what was going on and very alarmed at the amount of sushi we ordered. The total was 275, this includes tax, 3x fountain drinks 5$, and left over sushi we had. It was our own fault for not looking at the print closer, but when we ask the manager, she completely lied to us, and when we talked to the server and we had witnesses to the account of what the manager said, she completely disregarded us. And when we got up to get ready to check out, we started hearing them trash talk about us while we were leaving. It is absolutely perplexing and disrespectful to not only be told about something just for it to be something else, but then have service workers talking crap about us, which is such a childish thing to do including with their disregard in communicating with us. I truly have no words, this is not behavior that you would see from working class adults, but instead a bunch of teenagers. What right do you have to act like that? Grown women, running away from conversation and grunting like beasts then talking trash? Absolutely horrendous service. I did not expect grown adults to be acting that way. And also having to rely making most of your money on fine prints really does reflect the quality of your food. I can tell that this is not the first time that this situation has happened , i've looked over the reviews under this establishment, and I can see how rude the employees are. I've never seen grown adults act more trashy in my entire life, if I wanted to see an old lady fling her arms up in the air and grunt I would go to a retirement home.
Came here on a Thursday night and our party of two was seated immediately! I tried the Crunch Dragon Roll and I was worried that wasn't going to be enough food, especially for about $20 but the sushi was large! The fish tasted great. My only gripe was that the seaweed was very tough making it hard to chew. The servers were really attentive and kind, making sure to come around enough times. It's worth noting that they have discounts on Wednesdays so if you're thinking of coming on a weekday, come then! Would definitely return!
The service here is phenomenal!! Very attentive staff that care about their customers! The decorations are a mix of japanese and modern and they have a semi private area for a group of 6 or more Lunch Special Review: Had their tonkotsu ramen and it was good! No pork meat though. My wife had the beef bento box special and it's was superb and recommended for those that can't decide and want to try a little bit of everything. No wait time for us on Sunday at 2pm. Highly recommend a stop!
First time here and the service was excellent and the food was delicious! They have a nice menu assortment. The shishito peppers were the largest and tastiest I've ever had. I would say this is one of the better sushi places in Irvine for sure! Definitely will be coming back here.
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First time here and I must say I am super impress! The staff and service here is phenomenal. And of course, their sushi is by far the best I have ever tasted. This is definitely our new to go to spot for sushi! read more
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The place is great I was seated right away. The food was delicious but I was disappointed they didn't have the original cut rolls on the menu that is way I had to remove a star. The service was amazing if i'am around I will drop by again. read more
My new favorite spot to get sushi! We ordered the crunch dragon roll and a bento box with CA roll and teriyaki chicken. The bento box is a generous portion of food, which is what I love about getting them. It comes with 2 or 3 combo items off of a good size list of options, miso soup, rice, salad, cucumber salad, and a portion of orange. The crunch dragon roll looked yummy too. If you don't love the texture of spicy tuna, it's not the roll for you. There is tempura inside and then a heap of spicy tuna on the outside. We took our food to go. Service was friendly sky, the fish tasted fresh, and the pricing is reasonable. read more
3 years ago
It was my first time here, meet one of friend for light dinner. I wasn't really hungry. So, I and friend share one bento box. Our dishes came out fairly quick. I am pleased with the quality of food. It fits the bill. Maizuru is run by Korean. This place is clean and not that crowded. I will be back again to explore more food. read more
3 years ago
Decent sushi restaurant. I went during lunch (luckily wasn't crowded) with a friend and was seated immediately. Service was on point, the waiter was quick to respond. We ordered the Rainbow roll, dragon roll, and some Gyonzas. Food came out quick and fresh. Food tasted great but a bit too expensive. Rainbow roll costed $18 and could have made more for that price. Despite the price, this restaurant is a solid choice for anyone wanting sushi. read more
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In need of a neighborhood sushi joint without breaking the bank? Maizuru fits the bill. Featuring the same menu as Niko Niko Sushi (its sister restaurant), expect a plethora of rolls to choose from. I like that they offer half-order rolls to allow for variety rather than being stuck with one kind considering how filling those can be. Not like we need to go that route with our appetite but it's a nice option when dining alone. They also have the BOGO half-off sushi on certain days and time. I enjoyed the Volcano Roll ($14) with spicy tuna, avocado, spicy crab meat, and baked scallop. It was rich and had a sweetness in flavor. The fried and battered crawfish that topped the Popcorn Lobster Roll ($14.50) was a pleasant contrast in texture from all the sushi. Take note, this roll does not have lobster, just crawfish, spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber. Volcano Roll wins by a mile between the two. I handpicked pairs of nigiri from the sheet they handed to me and though I was disappointed they were out of Toro from the premium section, the Yellowtail Belly ($6) and Sea Urchin ($9) made up for it. Rice to fish ratio was impressive with minimal rice and a generous cut of fish. I thought the Snapper ($4.25) wasn't the best in quality and they hid it well with yuzu sauce. They did the same to the Salmon ($4.25) which I thought was unnecessary. Check-in for that free ice cream to seal your meal here. Not a bad deal, eh? read more
This place BARELY gets a 3. All the good parts about this place have nothing to do with the food. Easy parking, decent service, and quick at bring out their food. But the food itself is just meh. We had the yaki udon, ultimate albacore roll, sunshine roll, rock n roll, and hungry roll. We also got the calamari app which was SO bland and the dipping sauce was more sweet than savory and was not good. For being called the "ultimate", there wasn't enough albacore. The sunshine roll was ok but nothing special. Hungry roll was decent and the rock n roll did not rock. The yaki udon was bland and too greasy. I guess if you're already at this shopping center, this place would be fine to grab a bite but definitely not somewhere you'd want to seek out. read more
4 years ago
had take out and upon ordering in person my food was ready in less than five minutes! Happy to not only enjoy good sushi roll and edamame but also glad to see they packed double ginger and all the necessary items in my take out bag! Great service here and friendly too! read more
I have come here twice since moving to the area and I cannot complain. There is usually not a wait for a table so that is a plus. The servers are all so nice to you and the food is very good quality. They have good deals on their bento box and it is a good portion for one person. They also have a variety sushi rolls both baked and regular. read more
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4 years ago
Hands down some of the best sushi I've had in a while. We stumbled in just before closing tonight and were lucky enough to order before last call. Our server, Lauren, was so great and even let us try the miso soup ;) Garlic albacore was especially delicious. Bold garlicy flavor with a light flavorful sauce. My favorite roll of the night (and probably of the year too) Crunchy tiger, snowcone, honeymoon rolls were also yummy. I'm so glad to have finally tried this place since it is down the street from me! read more
2 years ago
The Good - Love their food esp. 3 item combination plates which includes salmon and galbi (Korean stye ribs) - Huge menu (though we didn't have sushi) - Service is really good, - After 8 PM on Saturday, not crowded and you can sit almost anywhere The Bad -Somewhat pricey but not too bad, my 3 combination plate was $20 The skinny: -We started coming here when the Crazy Rocking Sushi place across the street wouldn't seat us where we wanted and walked out -It's not an intimate place, the lighting is bright, and there are TV's blaring games but I am a sports junkie\-Free dessert with yelp check in -My favorite Japanese place in Irvine so far read more
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First time coming in today with my boyfriend for lunch. Since this place is part of a strip of different food options, there is a common seating patio area all out front for all the quick service restaurants. We came around 12:45 p.m. requested the sushi bar, and were seated within 5 minutes. We saw the couple next to us eating something that looked exotic & delicious, and without rice. Since I am such a fan of no-rice sushi, I found out that it was a "Shrimp Boat". A lump of delicious crab, with a shrimp butterflied on top, with a mound of masago, and a beautiful quail egg tucked into the crater of masago, and tabasco on top. It was delicious. Must try. We also go the Yellowtail Carpaccio, with had a plethora ponzu sauce, jalepenos, masago, green onions on a bed of daikon, or raddish shavings. A go to. The salmon skin handroll was freshly faked with thick pieces & a plethora of eel sauce. The only reason I gave it 4/5 is because for the spicy scallop handroll, the scallops were cooked & tough. It was raw & tender, which most other places have it as. We will be back to try some secret menu items! Stay tuned. read more
5 years ago
~ * VERDICT * ~ not really memorable but worth visiting ~ * PARKING * ~ spacious lot in shopping center ~ * SERVICE * ~ nice but a little slow ~ * ORDERED * ~ - vegetable tempura: decent - +1 ordered beef + sushi: decent ~ * OVERALL * ~ decent but can be a little hectic/overwhelming with lots of families dining here ~ * OTHER * ~ this was in july 2021 read more
4 years ago
Best sushi in town! Whenever you're not in the mood for pizza, burgers, tacos or sandwiches, check this place out! Very nice staff and tasty rolls. read more
5 years ago
This is our go to sushi place! We make the drive over when ever we are craving sushi haven't found a sushi place we like more than this one. Great sushi great friendly service :) read more
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Last night I bought the CHEF'S SASHIMI as a to go order. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years generally eating at the sushi bar. I asked to put everything in separate to go containers so it would not be soggy to eat. For some reason I decided to look at my order before driving home. To my disappointment I noticed that the 9 PIECES of SASHIMI ( 3 SALMON 3 YELLOWTAIL 3 ALBACORE) were not nearly the SIZE & THICKNESS that they give you when you eat in the restaurant. I actually went back to the restaurant & mentioned this to the hostess ... HER RESPONSE: well next time, let us know you come here often & then I will ask them to give you bigger slices. I I was APPALLED ... #1 to go orders should be the same amount you get when you eat in the restaurant #2 SHE should have IMMEDIATELY taken my SASHIMI back & had the SUSHI CHEF give me the correct portion size !!!! In her defense, I said I would keep the order. I was gracious and left a 16% tip. Ambiance: the restaurant is always impeccably clean .... Friendly... Food & service: disappointing this time !!! Judy K Aliso Viejo . read more
7 years ago
Great Food! Excellent Service! My boyfriend & I came in for a Friday night dinner and as soon as we walked, were promptly taken care of. So many choices to choose from! We ordered 6 different plates to try and each one was very tasty. Will definitely be coming back to try more! read more
6 years ago
Came here for lunch (or tried) and they closed the door IN OUR fACE at 1:40 even though the posted hours show they are open until 2. Never coming back. They lost my business for good and hopefully others. Rudeness to customers will NOT be tolerated! read more
7 years ago
This sushi spot is located in a nice shopping plaza with lots of parking - it's located next to a supermarket. They have this nice deal when you dine-in! BOGO 50% !! I can't remember if it's all rolls, but they have a nice selection to choose from. The restaurant is of decent size and the staff are friendly and welcoming. We were seated right away and our food was brought out quickly. They were not super busy for a Thursday evening, but there were a few other parties within our vicinity. Another cool menu option they have is the half-roll. If you're not super hungry for a full roll, you can order half rolls! They're also half the price of the full roll. The pieces of the rolls themselves were pretty big (some took 2 bites!) and I was decently full one roll deep. read more
!!!BUY ONE ROLL GET THE SECOND 50% OFF!!! I always come here with my sista sista bc they have this great special!! And its ALL DAY! ALL WEEK! But.. DINE IN ONLY Complimentary edamame! We always get these two rolls Irvine roll:Spicy tuna avocado salmon and cucumber. The fish is fresh the sauce is tasty and they have good rice ratio. Monkey brain Spicy tuna and salmon on top of california roll with eel sauce. My sister is a sauce person and this one is reallyyy covered in sauce. Super tasty but too much for me! Service is pretty good! Food comes out fast as well read more
4 years ago
Great quality sushi! Amazing customer service!! Sushi is my favorite food and it's hard finding a place that checks all my boxes. Happy I found Maizuru! I have dined in and this time took it to go. Just as great at home as is it sitting inside. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more
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5623 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
Oak Creek
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