Came here with my girlfriend tonight and had an awesome time! Great food, drinks, and awesome customer service from Jose and Vi. Definitely will be back. read more

We have been wanting to try this place for a while now and we were so happy we finally did! We were wowed from the beginning. The decor and overall feel of the restaurant is so relaxing and welcoming. Our server was so kind and service was 10/10. We ordered the Natsu Salmon roll, a classic tuna roll, and Spicy Yellowtail Tataki roll. Split between the two of us, it was the perfect amount. My favorite was the Natsu Salmon because the flavors were so well balanced! Thank you for a great experience. See you soon! read more

If you're ever at Irvine Spectrum, you NEED to check out Robata Wasa! The food is amazing! fish is very high quality and fresh, and the presentation is beautiful! The staff is very kind and the service is fast. The ambience is very warm and cozy, perfect for a dinner date! Also, the mocktails are so yummy! For starters, I ordered the uni meets ikura, spicy tuna crispy rice, and ryoshi plate. For mains, I ordered the mentaiko shrimp pasta and sushi gozen bento. Highly recommend everything. read more

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Tomoko is always such an amazing server, so kind and attentive! She is the reason why we always come back! Great food, great service!

Food was great but most importantly, our waitress Tiff was amazing! She was friendly and took very good care of us! Thank you Tiff!!

Food is amazing! Excellent service by Tiff. Really pretty and clean. Will be back again

Tiff provided great service during our lunch today. She was friendly, polite, and very patient. She explained the menu clearly and made the ordering process easy. Our food came out in a timely manner, and she checked on us to make sure everything was okay without interrupting. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

We had such a great experience here! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Tiffany took amazing care of us--she was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and made sure everything came out perfectly. The food was just as impressive: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we ordered exceeded expectations. It's clear this place takes pride in both their kitchen and their staff. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend asking for Tiffany! read more

I had an amazing time and meal at Robata Wasa Tiffanie was so helpful and attentive to us and recommended great food options for our group and Thomas really took the time to make sure our food came out perfectly with all the allergens and substitutions 10/10 would highly recommend I will be back for more :) read more

Been here so many times and the service and food is always AWESOME! Tiff, one of the servers is so attentive and sweet!

As another reviewer indicated, it's not the service but the quality and taste of the food that is bad. We were seated right away on Wednesday night and the server met expectations with attentiveness. Above average dishes: Chicharron salmon skin salad - portion is big and salmon skin was very crispy. Not enough dressing though. Would have been better with more dressing. Yasai croquettes - crispy and made as expected Mango Foam Salmon - while this dish was okay, it was very pricey for the taste I'm paying for Dishes to skip: Salmon Truffle Carpaccio - dry and bland. One of the worst carpaccio I've had. Adding truffle just added to the unnecessary costs without contributing any flavor Yellowtail sushi - dry and bland Fresh eel sushi - chewy and bland Volcano roll - not very good. They try to impress you with the presentation of fire but still not good Kurabota sausage - dry and bland Not worth coming back. read more

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I walk by here all the time when I'm at the Spectrum and always wanted to try it. And one faithful day I finally decided to walk through those doors and be underwhelmed. I ordered the beef udon and it was too oily and pungent unlike other Japanese places like Meiji Siemens or Habuya. The beef had too many fatty chunks and I prefer my sliced beef a bit leaner. The great news, (or not so great news), is you get large portion. I kinda want to go back and give other dishes a try because maybe this isn't the place for udon. But now I'll never wonder every time I walk by. read more

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First time at Robata Wasa at Irvine Spectrum on a Sunday around noon. Restaurant was half empty and the service was a tad slow. We ordered the sushi gozen bento, uni meets ikura, shrimp tempura and karaage chicken. Sushi gozen bento and uni meets ikura are good. Uni meets ikura is served in a tea cup so portion isn't huge but it's the perfect light lunch. The karaage chicken is mostly fried crunchy batter, not a lot of real chicken meat...don't recommend. Shrimp tempura is smaller than average size and served 5 pieces in an order. Overall a decent lunch option when you are at Spectrum. Just don't expect prompt service. read more

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Tiff was amazing!! She made our experience so pleasant and we will definitely be back to see her again!!

I had a very negative experience here last time and I'm unhappy with the outcome. I don't feel like the manager handled it well at all. The roll we ordered was absolutely inedible but we were starving and picked at it. The fish quality has gone downhill considerably since the first few times I've dined here. Now it is sub par and I wouldn't return unless they have new management or ownership. read more

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Really enjoyed lunch here! There are so many sushi options in OC so it's hard to be the best but this was tasty. It wasn't anything I haven't had before and there weren't any unique combinations overall but they deliver on what you order! The eel, salmon pepper, and no rice roll was good. read more

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The food is very delicious to me in particular I really like salmon, and the very good attention Tiffany is super friendly and very attentive I really like this place and of course everyone's attention is very good read more

Had lunch at Robata Wasa today and really enjoyed it. The space is beautiful and relaxing, and the food was genuinely good -- fresh and flavorful. Service was very good. I'd definitely come back again. Solid spot if you're in the area. read more

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Gabriella makes the best drinks ever!!! You should ask for the "Gabriella's grass" when you sit at the bar. She will know what you're talking about. She is super nice and a great bartender. Love this restaurant. Will definitely be going back. read more

A cross between causal and fancy, that holds true for both their ambiance, interior, food and pricing. Robata Wasa is located right on the corner of the Apple Store and Target at the Irvine Spectrum. Huge plus for parking because you have plenty of outdoor lot parking with direct access to the restaurant. You also have a round about directly in front of you need to be dropped off or picked up. I came here with a friend after a workout class at the spectrum, so needless to say we were dressed as we were and sweaty on top of it. The interior of Robata gives a fancier aesthetic but, not so fancy we felt uncomfortable dining in. The menu pricing is mid to high, you're getting good quality ingredients but in smaller portions. We ordered a variety of shareable items and a roll but, the star of the show was their salmon skin salad. Not only delicious but the portion size was so generous. Now as simple as it was (truly it's spring mix, salmon skin, and housemate dressing) it was so good. We also paired our meal with their house sake and it was very smooth! Overall, loved our experience, food was fresh, service was good, hostess was pleasant. They also accept Apple Pay (seems this is hit or miss at a lot of restaurants now) If you're at or near Irvine spectrum, check out Robata Wasa for your sushi fix! read more

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This place was amazing!!! My aunt and I went here after I passed my California boards for cosmetology and they were so so sweet!! Tiff was our server and she went above and beyond with her service. She's so sweet I hope to have her as my server next time! And the place is beautiful the scenery is amazing read more

Had a great time at Robata Wasa. The food was amazing and felt super authentic. Our server Tomoko was awesome -- really friendly, knew the menu so well, and gave solid recommendations. Her service made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back. read more

Food was really great here, my wife and I love sushi and always make it a point to try to visit any local spot. The drinks were also really good! Overall the staff was friendly, so no big complaint. The host let us know it was going to be about 15 minutes and I'd get a text to come in, and the text didn't come through until 30 minutes. That was a bummer. Additionally, it was pretty cold outside, we had asked the server to turn on the heaters which she did, but then about 30 minutes in she turned them off. We asked if they were out on a timer, and she said "oh no, I just wanted it off". Ok? Inside the restaurant was nice, it was a bit loud (music) so we decided to sit outside so I'm not having to yell over it. Overall, good experience, I'd go again for sure read more

We have been here many times over 5+ years and have been happy each visit. It is a place that is quieter than the surrounding mall and has quality food. The special dishes and sashimi have been fresh and innovative with well balanced flavor and freshness. Staff have always been pleasant and welcoming even when there is a wait. I dont always have a good experience on return visits to most other places, but this restaurant has been consistently a delight. read more

Food was excellent! Their special pasta, pictured, was something I'll be craving for. Too bad you don't have a restaurant here in Hawaii, where I live... read more

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Always a great time here. The servers are so attentive and kind. Music and ambiance really sets the tone for a lovely meal as well. The food is very fresh and well put together on the plate. read more

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Food is amazing!! The place is nice, clean, and super cute for taking pictures. I left 4 stars because the service was honestly not great. The guy who took my order was rude and never checked in to see if we were okay. It also took a really long time to get my check and my card back. I waited about 5-7 minutes, and there were only two other people there. Other than the service, I would definitely recommend this place. The food is really good, and I'll be back read more

This place is definitely worth trying. Robata Wasa offers a diverse menu with a wide range of options, from traditional nigiri and sashimi to creative rolls and cooked dishes. The restaurant hosts a low-light and intimate atmosphere. I had a great waitress who had great knowledge of the menu. The reason as to why I'm only rating this place three stars is that a lot of the items that I ordered were good, but nothing amazing given the price. The standout of the night was the bento box of sashimi. The fish was high quality and fresh. Definitely try this place out if you're at the Spectrum, but be conscientious of the price and what you might be paying for. read more

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This place is incredibly unprofessional. I called to request a refund because I never received my food. I placed my order online, but they were closed when I went to pick it up. Nowhere on their website did it indicate that they were closed. In fact, one of my coworkers had a similar experience and she received a callback along with her food. I, on the other hand, have yet to receive any response from them or my refund. This restaurant is not inexpensive, and I was really looking forward to my sushi that day. I've called multiple times, and each time they assured me that they would call me back, but it has now been over a week with no follow-up. I rarely complain about food services, but I was genuinely disappointed about missing out on my sushi. Unless I either get my food or my money back, I will hold a grudge against them. read more

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Micro Review: 5/5 We came on a Friday night without reservations and got seated right away. Love the vibe of the restaurant. Quick service and delicious tempura, sushi, and entrees. Try the spicy tuna crispy rice. read more

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The food was perfect. There was a large party on Saturday night when my family was eating there, so the dishes came out slowly, but the server was very kind and gave us a discount. read more

The sushi itself is good quality, and there's some great choices on the menu. The interior is also very nice, besides the occasional ill-fitting music playing in the background. However, for the prices, the service is very lacking. Every time we have come in, our drinks don't really get refilled. Even when it's not busy, we're checked on very briefly (with the focus being on whether the items are correct or want to order more) before they quickly disappear again. We only see our server when ordering, getting our meals dropped off, and paying. Having been here for both lunch and dinner during both weekdays and weekends at varying levels of traffic, the service is always the same. Although the location at a mall is convenient, there's plenty of other options nearby with cheaper prices, better service, and comparable quality. I've liked the sushi here, but it's difficult to fully enjoy a meal thirsty with an empty glass trying to find your server. read more

This is the best sushi place in the Irvine area! The fish quality, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. Everything was absolutely delicious! read more

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4th time here and always a good meal. Lots of seating options and the servers are friendly and attentive. Refilling our drinks before we even realize that they're getting low. These 2 rolls were fresh and tasty. I also recommend the seaweed salad, agedashi tofu and crispy rice spicy tuna. read more

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We like Robata Wasa. While prices are on the high side for Irvine sushi, the service here is worth it. Robata Wasa has consistently great service and food. In addition, Robata Wasa is one of the few restaurants in the Spectrum that has consistently enforced safety procedures to keep staff and customers healthy. PROPS: Great food and service. SLOPS: Priced on the higher end (but this is normal for the Irvine Spectrum). read more

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What an amazing experience! The sushi was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. It was definitely some of the best I've had. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was top-notch. A special thank-you to our wonderful host, Viviane, who was so welcoming and attentive. She made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Viviane's exceptional hospitality! read more

Robata Wasa is located at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's a nice looking Japanese restaurant that has indoor or heated out door seating area. They serve an izakaya (bites and bar food) and entrees style Japanese food. Being lunch time I was going to order a few items and share. There fire I had ordered the vegetable croquette, chicken Karaage, seared ahi, and a house salad. Being half Japanese and knowing what the food should taste, I'm slightly more critical. The Karaage was just ok. Slightly dry and missing lots of the skin that's supposed to be cooked and missing marinade or seasoning. Maybe it has been but it was very light as the flavors of sesame oil and ponzu and soy sauce was missing. Just a simple classic Japanese mayo and lemon would go great with this. The veggie croquettes were good and had a nice crisp to it and went great with the classic bulldog sauce (only Japanese people will know this reference). The seared tuna was not good in my opinion. The bottom of the tuna had too much water and was wet and it tasted slightly off and mushy. Service was great as our sever was very attentive and nice and she was smiling the entire time. And honest 2.5 out of 5 stars for me but again that's just my opinion. read more

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Great food and wonderful experience that was compounded by the fact that our waitress, Vivian went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. 10/10 will be back read more

I was in Irvine sightseeing plus shopping and decided to eat lunch here at, Robata Wasa is a Japanese restaurant. There is outdoors patio on both side of the entrance, also inside was available for dinning as well, with decorated sake bottles hanging from the ceilings. We were seated outdoors right away by a very friendly hostess, our waitress was at our table in mins. For appetizer we ordered the shrimp tempura which where very tasty plus the RW specialty Bento box platter it come in a fancy box with lot's of goodies crispy shrimps, teriyaki chicken, grilled salmon, chicken meat balls, potato veggie croquette, chicken karage, kuncbuta sausage, lotus root, takuwan, kamaboko, tamago and seaweed salad everything was so delicious and authentic. Our waitress Apple was attentive and helpful to our needs, we left here being very satisfied. read more

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Some friends and I were looking for something to eat for lunch before we headed out of the Orange County area. Honestly, we actually came to get donuts from the Hello Kitty store but this did not end up happening because we ended up being too full from lunch. We didn't have a reservation on a weekend and thought it would be more packed, however, we were seated right away. Between the 3 of us, we ordered quite a bit of food as we were pretty hungry. We ordered a couple of rolls, a bento, hamachi kama, chicken kaarage, potato croquettes and some sashimi and nigiri. Overall, everything was pretty tasty and service was friendly and efficient. Nothing was wow about the restaurant but it satisfied and filled us up for lunch. Prices seemed average for sushi to me which was surprising because thought that would be higher just because of the area. read more

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