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    Ootoro Sushi

    4.2 (926 reviews)
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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Kohada $6.50/ seasonal fish market
    Tintin B.

    Amazing Sushi lunch omakase here at OOToro Sushi in Irvine by John Wayne airport. Professional chef and staff and nice elegant atmosphere and ambience with good price points for lunch. You will love this restaurant and beautiful clean restroom available too for disabled people too. What a wonderful experience here today. See you real soon. Everything here is flown in daily so you know it's gottz to be fresh and delicious. Yes they speak Japanese here too for all the international tourists arriving here daily.

    Kevin C.

    Dang this place makes me want to cry. Finally found a place that serves silver needle fish only to find out is just out of season. Not to mention a bunch of other seasonal fish are sold out. Ouch, why do you do this to me. But they did recommend me some off menu fish as well as what's nice there. Well, they weren't wrong. The engawa they recommended was so juicy and fatty. I wasn't quite sure how a fish can be this good and rich in flavor. It makes fatty tuna taste bland. Their hotate(scallop) sashimi was one of the freshest I've had in Los Angeles. I mean all their stuff was fresh but the scallop really stood out though. This place basically serves high end omakase sushi you'd expect from Beverly Hills omakase restaurant but instead you can choose from their menu. I like omakase but sometimes I just want to pick. Especially if you ate a piece of engawa and wanted more, those omakase place won't give you more but here you can get as many pieces as you want to indulge yourself. One of the best sushi experiences in OC!

    Suzy N.

    We tried the Shiki omakase at Otoro Sushi along with a few small plates, and everything was really great. The Saba is my usual favorite, and the Saba nigiri here did not disappoint. It was perfectly prepared and the flavors were so balanced. All of the fish tasted incredibly fresh and buttery without being overly "seafoody," which I really appreciate. The portions left us feeling satisfied by the end. *Also have to mention* that the texture of the soup and the order it came in was the perfect palette cleanser. What really stood out was the level of focus and care behind the counter. You can tell the chefs take a lot of pride in what they do, and every piece felt thoughtfully made. Watching them work added an extra layer to the whole experience and made the meal feel special. It is definitely a bit on the expensive side, but the quality made it feel worth it. You are paying for skill, top-tier ingredients, and attention to detail, and it shows. The lychee ice cream at the end was such a nice surprise. Light, refreshing, and the perfect way to finish the meal. I would absolutely come back for a special occasion or anytime I am craving really good sushi.

    Interior
    Hailey F.

    We randomly decided to try this place on a weekday night. I asked for a table for two, and the host told me twice to sit on the bench in the waiting area, in a rather hostile tone. I tried not to make a big deal out of it, and we eventually got seated within a few minutes since there were plenty of tables. Price-wise, it was definitely on the higher end, but the food was solid. I ordered the chirashi, and my friend ordered a few pieces of nigiri. Our waitress was courteous and patiently answered all our questions about the menu. Overall, it is a solid place, but I was concerned about the faint odor when I first walked in. It smelled like air was being blown out from the bathroom vent. Also, there are so many great sushi restaurants in the area, I felt this place lacks something that makes it stand out for both decor and the menu.

    Chilean seabass
    Tracey N.

    Let's preface: we were HUNGRY!!! Came here for lunch and it did not disappoint. We're so lucky there was no wait. Lunch combo: chilean seabass and blue crab hand roll. The seabass was melt-in-your mouth deliciousness!!! Drooling thinking about it. It was a nice thick, big piece of fish, well seasoned and perfectly flaky. One of the best I've ever had, and for ~$29, great price. Sushi lunch: came with miso soup. Plenty of food. Most items were good, but a few pieces didnt taste fresh. Scallop was chewy. Some had too much wasabi, a little overpowering. Sashimi lunch: nice thick cut of diff fishes. Hot tea: on the house

    Sushi Bar inside Ootoro Sushi
    Carolyn N.

    My cousin invited my son and I to lunch since it was her son's birthday and this was his favorite sushi place. I had never been here before but my cousin comes here frequently because the sushi is so fresh. They don't take reservations so there is usually a long wait, but we were lucky that we showed up right when they opened at 11:30am on Saturday, 11/29/25 (weekend after Thanksgiving). I luckily found parking in the crowded lot (spaces are small). Place is very clean and modern. Prices are high but everything is super fresh and the fish melt in your mouth. The birthday boy chose a two item lunch combo ($27 +tax) with Toro Don and Toro Cut Roll along with an order of Hamachi Toro ($13 +tax). His portions were small. The rest of us got the Sushi Lunch for $48 +tax that comes with 10pcs Chef's Choice + 6pcs cut tuna roll (upgrade to spicy tuna roll for $2 extra). The sushi lunch comes with a live shrimp that you can choose to have prepared deep fried or cooked in a miso broth. I chose deep fried and it tasted great. The meal was enough to satiate but not necessarily make you full. Service was great and the food was amazing, but on the pricier side with small portions.

    Premium Chirashi bowl (without the shrimp head)
    Kaya Z.

    Busy but organized restaurant. The lunch selections are very decent. One of the best Chirashi bowl(premium) I had for recent years. Food came relatively quick for busy lunch time. I would recommend this place for someone likes traditional Japanese food.

    Sashimi Lunch
    Kathryn G.

    I've been coming here for at least three years. They consistently deliver a 4/5 dining experience. I always come at opening to avoid the wait and enjoy the sashimi lunch special, however it ALWAYS smells of bleach. They use the bleach bottle as a door stopper for the women's bathroom. Eating and smelling bleach do not go well together. This has been an issue for two years (see my last review), and the restaurant hasn't done anything to address it. Having been a waitress before, this problem is an easy fix - clean at night instead of morning or open the doors to have better ventilation during cleaning. The only reason I come back is their sashimi is the best in the area.

    ZoEy H.

    My sister and i stopped by yesterday for lunch. The price pretty much surprised us since the last stop we made, But we could not go wrong with the quality, not a prime time at 12:00 PM , got the seat right away, but I felt little unwelcome from our server, she seems got angry from somewhere. This attitude isn't something that made you deserve a good tip.

    Mandro E.

    Probably one of the best omakase sushi's I've had, and I'll admit, I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. Service is great and pieces are authentic. Don't have much to say other than I will be back soon and can't wait to bring friends and family here for another wonderful experience. Enjoy the photos, although missing a photo from the main Sashimi dish. Everything was fantastic!

    Premium chirashi bowl and salmon ikura bowl
    Helen C.

    You'll definitely find high quality sashimi with great service here at Ootoro Sushi. We came around 5:30pm on a weekday. There was no wait and parking was fairly easy to find. I have heard that it does get busy at night though so we came right when they opened for their evening hours. It was pretty quiet inside the restaurant--probably because everyone was too busy enjoying their food!

    Rice quality is exceptional. Even ginger wasabi and sorry sauce are excellent!
    Rex C.

    Excellent Japanese food and service. I haven't been to Japan but another reviewer had and data this is close. I believe it. I've been to many in SoCal. Ootoro worth it

    Spicy Yellowtail cut sushi
    Tina H.

    This place was spectacular. The signage and storefront seem very underwhelming. The sushi is fresh, probably the best sushi I've ever had. I can't think of a place better than this one. I didn't get a pic of the shrimp head in the miso. Also delicious. Service was exceptional. They were welcoming and great.

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    Ask the Community - Ootoro Sushi

    Can I make a reservation?

    online or by calling ?

    Do they have all you can eat?

    Not that kind of sushi restaurant. However, their lunch prices and lunch combinations are reasonable for what you get. It's about quality at this restaurant.

    Can I bring my baby to come?

    Yes

    Do they offer gluten-free options?

    Yeah

    Online reservations possible?

    How can we make reservations?

    I would like to make Reservation for two people on Wed 8/24 at 12pm

    Does this place have Omakase?

    Yes they do. But don't get it. I have tried a lot of omakase and this place is average at best. It cost us $600 for 2 people. NO alcohol. Was maybe worth $75 per person, not $300. They are crooks. Total ripoff. Don't even think about going… Read more

    Are they doing take out orders anymore? Can't place one on their website and their phone number doesn't work

    T d

    Does the restaurant still have outdoor dining?

    Yes

    Do they open? I called about 10 times today as early as 10:30 and last call was at 9:30pm to make reservation but no one picking up phone?

    They opened 11:30am -2:00pm n 5:30p 9:30 p

    Do we have to make a reservation for dine-in?

    If you don't want to spend a lot of time waiting in the parking lot

    Are the lunch specials available for take out now?

    What is the special soy sauce?

    What I tasted , if I am not wrong . Area of Kyushu plain's soy sauce. In Japan. Soy sauce is… Read more

    Are they open for dine in yet?

    No, but they do have Patio dinning.

    Is this place open for takeout during this time?

    Yes

    Do you currently offer chirashi to-go?

    They do, but they do not offer the chirashi for lunch price when purchasing to go. Not sure if they are offering that price if you dine in.

    Any pregnant women have raw sushi here? Wondering if the fish are farm or wild / if they were frozen before. Thanks!

    Pretty much all restaurant sushi is frozen to my knowledge.

    Do they offer gift certificates?

    Not sure

    What's corkage please?

    A fee applied when one brings their own bottle of wine.

    Do they offer Hamachi Kama?

    They have one of the best Kanpachi, as well as Hamachi

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    Hako - Chicken Katsu

    Hako

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    We ordered takeout from Hako for dinner and I loved it! The food was delicious and the prices were…read morereasonable, and it was also high quality. I had to call in my order (they are on Doordash but the prices are lower if you call). It would be nice if you could order through their website, but it's not a big deal. We got shrimp tempura, chicken katsu with a side of curry, and an Alaskan roll. The food was all delicious! My daughter could not get enough of the Alaskan roll. It's simple and classic, especially if you love salmon. The chicken katsu was really good and I enjoyed dipping it in the curry. They don't offer potatoes or carrots in their curry sauce like some other Japanese restaurants do, which was a small disappointment, but I still really liked the curry. It had that "spicy" but not spicy flavor that comes from all the flavorful spices like ginger that are in the curry, but it wasn't hot (we ordered mild). The chicken katsu was a good portion side and it came with a side of rice and angel hair shredded cabbage. Cabbage isn't the most exciting vegetable, but I'll take it. The shrimp tempura was great too. The takeout bag was packaged really nicely and the katsu came in a fancy little box, so even though we were eating at home it felt a little more upscale. But the prices were pretty on par with other sushi restaurants around here, so it's definitely affordable!

    The food here is solid and the portions are extremely generous. Small place, but feels solidly cozy…read morewith extremely friendly staff. They serve their food in trays, which helps keep everything together. Also, love the chopsticks since they're nice and smooth so I won't fear getting splinters. I will say, if you come with friends and everyone wants curry, you only need to order a few curries on the side since the serving of curry they provide is... abundant. The cheese tonkotsu was honestly pretty heavy, lots lots of cheese. Honestly, I wouldn't get it again since I didn't feel like I got much meat simply because of how much cheese there was. I'm sure there was pork, it just felt like an extension of the breading. Every order off the main course section of the menu (fried things) come with miso soup, a side salad, and pickled side dishes that are extremely refreshing. Pork over Chicken for sure.

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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    3.9(3k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Great sushi and value, long wait times…read more This is a put your name down an hour ahead of time type of place so arrive with proper expectations. The sashimi style ponzu dishes come out quickly as do the salads, it expect a bit of a wait for the sushi, especially on a busy weekend. The sushi here is worth the wait. Each piece was fresh and perfectly presented.

    CUSTOMER SERVICE: 3/5. We had 6 pieces of sushi left for a party of 6 and the older lady server…read morecharged us for left over. I have never been charged left over before even if it was 10+ pieces at an AYCE. Mind you 4 of those pieces were in a pile of trash that we stacked and they gave us an extra 4 pieces that we didn't even order. I doubt every single table who left 1-2 pieces got charged so we felt like it was unfair. Mind you it was $2-3 per piece not eaten. FOOD: 3/5. The only fish that were worth getting and delicious were the salmon and yellowtail. The tuna tasted terrible and had a sour after taste and the fish to rice ratio was terrible. First round was worse than the second. The mussels were delicious though and the kids ate their udon so must've been good. Honorable mention for their miso soup too. Probably the best I've had but I was there for the fish, not their sides. PRICE: 4/5. $38 for adults and $20 for kids under 10. The price is affordable and cheaper than most AYCE spots especially because sashimi is included. BEWARE IF YOU LEAVE ANY PIECE OF SUSHI LEFTOVER. 4 adults + 2 kids under 10 + $15-20 for left over + 18% auto gratuity = $275 for our table. OVERALL: 3/5. Would I come back for $40? No. X-fish in Buena Park has way better quality and has never charged us even for leaving pieces behind. 18% AUTOMATIC GRATUITY BTW!

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    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine - 6 Roll Set

    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine

    4.8(1.5k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    This was my first time going to this restaurant and I'm honestly in love. The style reminded me of…read moreJapan's actual sushi bars, putting me right back in the small hidden gems that I found while touring Tokyo. True to the name of this restaurant, the rolls are made fresh and in full view. I loved that they served the rolls fresh onto your plate and you eat as they make them allowing the temperature of the filling to be as fresh as possible and the texture of the seaweed wrap to be perfectly crispy. My favorite was the crab roll and the tempura roll. An additional thing that I really loved was that they had hooks available under the bar to hang your bag so it's not tangled in everyone that passed through or falling off the chair when you try to situate it behind you. Their truffle soy sauce and fresh wasabi was an insane combination but I'm definitely coming back to try all of the other flavors too.

    Warning to anyone eating here: I watched staff bring out steaming hot sushi rice in a Ziplock bag…read moreand dump it directly into the sushi rice warmer behind the counter. Seeing hot rice stored in thin plastic like that was honestly shocking. There's already plenty of research showing that heat can increase the migration of microplastics and chemical compounds from plastic into food, especially with hot and moist foods like rice. This felt like a completely unacceptable food handling practice for a sushi restaurant. What makes this frustrating is that the food itself is genuinely good, and the atmosphere feels like a proper NYC-style sushi bar. The wait time is understandable for a busy place serving quality food. But after seeing that, I can't eat here anymore. Food quality means nothing if basic handling and storage practices raise concerns about what's ending up in the food.

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    Fukada - Tanuki Hot Udon

    Fukada

    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Fukada is an OG traditional Japanese comfort food restaurant located in the Los Olivos area in…read moreIrvine. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. They are technically a takeout spot, but they do have a good amount of seating inside and outside after you get your food. For their menu, they have an extensive selection of foods you can mix and match with for combos. I ended up getting the Katsu Don and the Mixed Tempura and everything tasted delicious. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 3,000+ positive reviews!

    Service was great. The nice gentleman who helped me brought out my food as soon as I paid…read more Everything was packed up nicely and secured. I always get the Lunch Special Noodle Combination. Kake Udon 4/5 I love a good udon with just green onions. Their broth is really good and it totally hit the spot for me. Spicy Tuna Don 5/5 Love it so much! My friend introduced us to this place three years ago. At the time, I was pregnant and got the Oyakodon (It was tasty, but I know people come for their spicy tuna don) , but she said that I had to come back and try it. I did and ever since, that's what I order. They also give you a heart amount of rice, which I told mind because I love rice. I'm a carb girly. The next time I come back to Fukada, I want to try their Seafood Salad. My husband really likes it.

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