really solid japanese food in a pretty normal looking strip mall, i was pleasantly surprised! from the appetizers, the karaage was very well seasoned and fried and calamari tempura was okay. the rolls were all very good! on the menu, they are categorized into fresh, tempura, and baked rolls. the cucumber roll (f3) was loaded with sashimi and probably my favorite! the elvis roll (f14) was super spicy to me but still good quality! the double double (t9) and sakuraya special (t18) tasted pretty similar with both being california and shrimp tempura inside. very good quality all around! lastly, the scallop volcano roll (b7) had lots of scallop and was really unique. service was standard, a little lacking at some times like not filling up water frequently. but not a huge dealbreaker. overall, i'd recommend sakuraya and come back to try other dishes! read more

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I want to like this place because the sushi does seem pretty fresh but the ambience is awful. It's always SO LOUD playing the most awful music while the TVs are always blaring. Between the TVs and the music, the place doesn't feels lower scale. They don't do the warm towels or anything. Just feels like maybe they are catering to a white person crowd who doesn't know better. Even the couple next to me were debating whether they should ask the staff to turn it down. Why not just have it be a classy quiet Japanese joint? The main older lady who serves people has trouble understanding English but she seems nice enough. I would be careful if you're gluten free. They use this old reused GF soy sauce bottle and maybe refill it from somewhere else and it's hard to rely on. read more

Random find when we were in the area and we were more than satisfied. Honestly, I was full after 1 roll. The rolls are huge and presented nicely. Everything was really fresh. Sitting at the sushi bar, watching our food being prepared was a nice treat. Service was great and easy parking right in front. read more

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Ordered: Sushi and sashimi combo - 5 Salmon collar - 3.5 Spicy tuna crispy rice - 5 Service was easily 5 star and was pretty quiet on a Wednesday around 6pm. There isn't much to the Salmon collar but tasted pretty good. Was about 2-3 bites with a couple of fish bones. Place was clean and ambiance was friendly. read more

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I never have a good restaurant right near my house - now I do. Walked in on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had very good sushi, the waitstaff were nice and the atmosphere was good/busy/friendly. What else do you need? Go here. read more

Sweet staff! Perfect rice proportions. Ain't nothing I dislike more than too much rice in my sushi rolls.....anyways they do it perfect. Would be down to be a regular at this spot. Pretty quiet on a Sunday night. read more

Sakuraya - T3 Crazy Mango Roll (bottom) T13 Super Albacore (middle) Jalepeño bomb (top) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Came in on a Wednesday for lunch. Our server Debbie, was superb. Fish quality A+ Service was 5 star. We'll be back. read more

Sakuraya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Sakuraya has amazing sushi as well as a "happy hour" through the week until 4:30 PM. I love their crunch roll and my fiancé loves their hand rolls. Very friendly staff too. read more

Great place. I love the fact that it is here. The sushi is always primo and the service is what it is. The chefs are top-notch. My only problem is that it is popular and sometimes hard to be seated. I want other people to not go there so that I may go there more often. read more

had another fantastic dinner at Sakuraya Sushi, and I've got to say, it totally blew me away! From the moment I stepped inside, the warm atmosphere and welcoming staff made me feel right at home. The menu is packed with a fantastic variety of sushi options, and everything was super fresh! I kicked things off with the tuna tartare, which was perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. For my main course, I tried the chef's special roll, and wow, it was definitely one of the best sushi rolls I've ever enjoyed--creative ingredients and beautifully presented! The service was quick and attentive, just the right balance without being pushy, which really added to the relaxing vibe of the evening. Plus, I loved that the prices were reasonable, especially for the high quality of the food. If you're in the area and craving some sushi, do yourself a favor and check out Sakuraya! read more

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This is my to go place if I crave fresh, good quality sushi! Love the staff, super friendly and always surprise me with the Green Tea Ice Cream! Things to order for sure: .jalapeños Bomb .Albacore Delight .Yellow Tail Banzai .Hot Sake with Sapporo This is local and very authentic sushi place with relaxing family vin Lots of parking spaces! Give them a try if you are in area, you wont regret it:) read more

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Absolutely outstanding! The sushi here is fresh, beautifully presented, and has excellent flavor. Every roll was crafted with care, and the fish quality was top-notch. The staff were warm, attentive, and made the dining experience feel special. The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for both a casual night out and a celebratory dinner. One of the best local sushi spots I've been to, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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This has become our neighborhood spot The house salad, the service, the people -- all are top notch. When you are here, you feel like family. They have nonalcoholic beer and Diet Coke as well! Worth coming! read more

Staff is always friendly! Great food and service. Check out the happy hour menu available 4:30-6:00pm! read more

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Fantastic sushi, excellent service. We have been looking for another solid sushi bar in Orange for some time with not much luck. Many were ok but nothing stellar until this one. I would definitely recommend. read more

One of my favorite sushi spots! This place has such a wonderful feel, it's small & quaint with wonderful service and quality sushi. Their salmon sashimi is incredible, and some of our favorite rolls are the Maui Roll & Sunset Roll. Highly recommend! read more

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A great sushi spot if you are looking for good value and tasty food. I would say that this is your typical Japanese-American Sushi restaurant, with a variety of rolls, noodle dishes, fish entrees, other meats and more. The service was great and food came out quickly. We had a late lunch around 2PM on a Sunday and there were only about 4 other tables of people. Overall a safe choice for good sushi, large portions, etc. highly recommend to anyone looking for sushi. read more

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Sakuraya is a staple for me and my family. Affordable, delicious, and fresh rolls every tim! Cozy indoor seating, consistent food, and never too long of a wait to get seated. They offer a happy hour menu, great lunch specials, and a miso soup & salad for each guest to start. We love Sakuraya!! read more

Sakuraya - F9. Red Dragon Roll, Crunch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Yellowtail jalapeño roll & Maui roll! The onions on the Maui roll is really delicious and melt into your mouth. The presentation was awesome, this is one of our favorite spots to get some quick sushi. It has comfortable seating and booth inside located in a tiny market strip mall. The staff is very friendly and always welcoming. read more

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I come here all the time. It's a great sushi spot. Solid happy hour, enough TVs, service is good, chill ambiance, nice decorations, fairly valued, good quality, not expensive. Highly recommend. read more

Best Japanese in the area. Great ambient. Must go to place if you like authentic Japanese cuisine. read more

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We love this place -- highly recommended! The service is great, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is always enjoyable. My favorite is the Autumn Roll, which has a wonderful smoky flavor. read more

The food is spectacular!! Service is prompt and friendly. The ambiance is fine. TV screens at the sushi bar and tables with room enough for lots of food, which is because there is so many dishes to taste. read more

We really love this gem for 5 years now - freshest tuna and amazing dinner plates bowls and rolls - large sushi bar, friendliest and hardest working staff... went 8/6 for my husbands birthday party of 9 and they not only dim the lights and turn on the little disco balls which you can't even see lol - they pipe in music and everyone in the place gets to clap and sing and it's so fun!!!! What a great surprise! Lots of green tea ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for dessert! One of the owners Debbie is so kind and attentive and made his Birthday so fun and special. Thank you! See you soon! read more

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The vibes are really great at this restaurant. It was family friendly and also great atmosphere for birthday party with friends. The sushi is high quality -- I highly recommend getting their specials because the quality of the fish makes a huge difference. Service folks were really kind and made sure that we were taken care of so a good experience and dinner night at this place! read more

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Excellent customer service, food is fresh and arrived quick. The music was playing at a nice volume, not too loud. It's my first time here and will definitely be back when I am in town. read more

The food was so good and fresh ! Service was excellent! They are so nice and friendly. We went with kids and they did great. The ambience is great. read more

I know there are better sushi options in the area, but came here out of convenience because my family and I were at Irvine Regional Park and this was the closest place from it It's located in the same plaza as Tru Bru Coffee. The food was good, although not great. However, this may be due to not taking advantage of the full menu. Mainly ordered off lunch specials, which were a pretty good deal. Sashimi lunch special was good, although temperature was a bit too cold for my liking. I don't know if this place uses lower quality fish for lunch specials since the price is pretty good. Jumbo scallop (hotate) sushi, which I ordered off the regular menu, was at the right temperature, and was really good. My wife's ramen (also from lunch special) had good flavor, but did taste a bit like instant ramen. CA roll, avocado/cucumber roll, and spicy tuna roll were all decent, although fairly standard. Service was excellent, which is mainly the reason for my four stars. The young lady that helped us was very pleasant and thoughtful. read more

Sakuraya is a hidden gem. Located in a smaller sized shopping center, it's pretty easy to miss when driving by. Every time I've been the food has been excellent. Fish is fresh, and service is amazing! read more

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It was mediocre. I ordered a dinner combo. It comes with miso soup, salad, and 2 items. The miso soup had very little tofu and the pieces were very tiny. I ordered it with salmon teriyaki and bolgolgi. The salmon was very dry. The bolgolgi was not what I was expecting, it was similar to the beef you would get at yoshinoya. Another person in my party got chicken teriyaki and didn't eat it. I tried it and it was dry and flavorless with teriyaki just poured over the top. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of state for a wedding and decided to stop by the Zoo while we were in town. We came here afterwards and it was awesome. Our server was the sweetest lady (I wish I got her name) Everything was so good and the atmosphere was very cozy. I would've had more photos if we weren't ravenous when we came in!! The cuts of salmon on my roll were THICK it was awesome read more

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This is one of my favorite places to get sushi, but I live 3000 miles away from it. I make sure to get it every single time I visit my Aunt in California - it's mandatory! Giant portions of quality fish, creative rolls, and wonderful friendly staff slinging complementary salad and soup with most meals. Their portions of ginger and wasabi are more than enough; I never have to ask for more where I usually have to at other sushi restaurants. Even though it's a plain plaza on the outside you'll find cozy seating and and and awesome view of the sushi chefs at work. Give them a try! read more

Sakuraya - F15. Sunset Roll Salmon Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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My wife and I hosted a graduation celebration dinner for my son and 16 of his friends. We were initially concerned whether the restaurant would be able to handle that many people. However, the service was excellent, and the food came out quickly. Sakuraya was very accommodating, allowing us to decorate with a banner and balloons. We decided to stay with the standard menu but allow for ordering separately from the sushi menu if desired. This turned out to work well, for such a large group. They even allowed us to bring our own cake to celebrate the event. Can't say enough good things about the experience. read more

Great experience, even better sushi! The service was timely and kind and the sushi got to us quickly.

Went for Wednesday lunch with a friend. Lots of lunch specials available so we got one and some sushi items to share. For a casual dining sushi restaurant ($$ range), I thought the quality of food was a great value! Staff all seemed friendly, and really appreciated the warm welcome and service we got from the older Korean lady. Will be back! read more

3.5/5 stars Came here on a Thursday night for dinner. No wait and plenty of parking. The inside of the restaurant was cozy, and the wait staff was pretty attentive. We ordered the salmon belly sushi ($7.50 for 2 pieces), the snapper sushi ($5.50 for 2 pieces), the super albacore roll ($15.95), chapman roll ($14.95), and the Elvis roll ($15.95). They gave us each a complimentary salad and miso soup so that was nice. The salmon belly and snapper sushi were solid. The rice to fish proportion was heavy on the rice side. The rice was also not fresh and was on the hard side. The rolls here are on steroids! Definitely some of the largest rolls I've ever seen, so two rolls would have been enough for the two of us. My bf ate most of the super albacore roll since I don't like cream cheese, so I can't comment on this one. The chapman roll had deep fried soft shell crab, so this one was quite tasty, but definitely heavy. There was a generous amount of avocado on top, which I liked. The Elvis roll was basically a large clump of imitation crab with seared albacore on top. I missed the chili pepper sign on the menu, so I was a little surprised by the spicy kick. The albacore was a large, generous piece. Overall, I wouldn't say this place has the highest quality sushi, but for the price and size, it's quite decent! read more

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Stopped by for the first time for a quick lunch on Wed and was pleasantly surprised with how great the food and the service was. The waitress's recommendations were on point and the price to quality ratio was amazing. My friend and I split everything and there wasn't a single item we didn't enjoy. A bit of a drive but will def be back when I'm in the area! read more

Me and my girlfriend have been coming here for years, the best sushi around! They recently remodeled everything and the food and drinks are somehow even better now. Service is top notch. read more

Sakuraya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Sometimes service can be a bit slow, as is the wait for rolls but overall a positive and solid 4 experience.

Had a great dinner with my three friends. The food was great, perfect portions and the manager Deb gave us exceptional service and treated us like family. read more