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Samurai Sushi

4.1 (736 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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SAMURAI SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Loud
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Special # 7
Nic L.

A regular date spot for my girlfriend and I. The buy one get one half off special pulls in a lot of people every weeknight, so there is a great community environment here. Staff is excellent and everyone is always welcoming and friendly. This visit we got the Mexican roll, special #7, super rainbow roll, and crazy bites. Fish was fresh and delicious as always, and we always appreciate the variety we are able to get. I usually like to get something crunchy, something baked, and a special roll to switch things up from bite to bite. Will definitely be back soon!

4. Vegetable Tempura Combo 10/10 delicious!
Deb H.

Woo hoo! I chose Samurai Sushi in Mission Viejo to be my #500th review because it exceeded my expectations and sushi is my favorite food! When I parked at the strip center off of La Paz and Marguerite (technically a street behind Marguerite at the Commerce Center traffic-light - plenty of free, easy parking!) it did not look impressive but I was recommended here by a friend so I went in to try. The first thing I noticed was it was PACKED! Wow this place is popular (they even have photos on the walls of all their customers) and after trying the food, I can see why. Even though it was the Sunday after the 4th of July weekend, all of the fish tasted fresh. I also saw an employee bringing in a bag of fresh lemons from a store into the restaurant while I was there. HOWEVER, this is the type of restaurant you to go to eat fun rolls (or maki). Don't come here expecting high end nigiri. I mean you can order the nigiri and it's ok but I wouldn't come here to order a bunch of nigiri expecting a fine dining experience and then give this place a bad review since that's not the kind of restaurant it is here. Personally I wouldn't order nigiri here - I go elsewhere for that! You come here for super yummy creative rolls (they even have an entire page of zero-rice rolls if you want to be no-carb!) and fun appetizers. I ordered: Baja Roll (spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, cilantro on the inside with fresh yellowtail and jalapeños on top) = 10/10 delicious! Washington Roll (basically a California roll on the inside with sliced salmon on the outside - then for $1 extra I had them thinly slice lemon on top of it = my favorite!) 10/10 delicious! Vegetable Tempura - this was super tasty I got pumpkin, carrot, onion, potato, broccoli, green bean - this was a delicious assortment! 10/10 delicious Everything was delicious and fresh and exceeded expectations. The service was also outstanding - especially from the guy in the glasses (sorry didn't catch his name). I was served my food very quickly and I was checked in on multiple times to make sure everything was good and I didn't need anything. As for as ambiance, there are many tables, a few booths on one wall and a sushi bar. There were TVs playing sports but the volume wasn't on so you could still have a conversation. Overall, I will totally come back to Sushi Samurai since in my experience it's the best sushi in Mission Viejo!

Combo plate with tempura & beef teriyaki
Mehgan M.

This was my Fiancé & I's first time at Samurai. We showed up at a busy time but we instantly got sat at the bar. One of the deals the day we went was Buy 1 Get 1 50% off bento boxes.. service was quick and staff was so nice and ready to answer all questions. The music was so fun & made for a fun last minute date night! We'll definitely be back!

Nancy L.

We came here after my son's band concert with his band friends since they go to middle school across the street. The owner knows my friend's family well and they were very attentive and courteous to us. The food was delicious and the place is friendly and intimate. This is our go to gathering spot after the kids' band concert performance.

Reza Q.

This place came highly recommended by many of our friends, and we finally got a chance to try it out. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive, and the ambiance felt cozy and family-oriented. The sushi was great overall, with plenty of options to choose from. They have an impressive selection of baked rolls, which I really enjoyed. The Special #1 was good, though my expectations were a bit higher. The Viking Roll was flavorful, but I would've preferred the lemon to be a little less overpowering. The Awesome Roll was absolute perfection and the Baked Scallop Roll was amazing too Definitely a place we'd come back to great vibe, great service, and delicious sushi!

Wasabi & ginger
Darrell P.

Samurai Sushi had been flying low on my radar for a while, and I finally made it here with my calabash sistah, SP. She had visited a couple of months ago with friends and suggested we come here for my birthday celebration. So, here we are - and overall, I wasn't impressed. It was just alright. I had hoped for more, for better, especially given its four-star rating. We arrived early on a Wednesday evening, and the place was packed. Always a promising sign, right? We were seated right next to the door - not ideal, but we rolled with it. The energy was lively, with a lot of regulars who clearly love this spot. I just didn't get the hype. Happy Hour Specials (Monday-Thursday, All Day) - Buy one nigiri/sushi roll, get the second one 50% off - Buy one sake/beer, get the second one for $1 If you're here for Happy Hour, order your sushi in pairs to maximize the discount. I crunched the numbers - nigiri averages around $5.50, and rolls range between $11 and $12 with the deal. What We Ordered - - Salmon Nigiri: Okay Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=DJJK01AmfPF6rojDbnNeeg - Saba Nigiri: Good; my favorite sushi of the evening. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=DExVheXnhVpVdobQMoRlCA - Scallop Nigiri: Okay Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=tRvSLmYHLpOg7Cw28XCmMQ - Unagi Nigiri: M'eh Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=nNL189hgdM1aIY-2KCnSLA - Unagi Avocado: M'eh; the avocado didn't look fresh. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=lQAVDwyYac4ayxf5Dvo9Uw - Spider Roll: Okay Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=feNmzUeJgoj2aFpDqOsRfQ - Lion King Roll: Okay Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=Tjt7Sk5B9AiINZAb7WEvjA - Dragon Roll: Okay Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=MTP1WCijWviUJJ6CdF-28Q - Special No.2: M'eh; the lemon was overpowering. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=M_rmtpewo_A5Vw3wkXa6Fg Total: $91.31 (+tip) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=TDk9MIkwu9lLkDG6yu81Uw The sushi was nothing to rave about. The fish-to-rice ratio wasn't great, and the rolls - well, they felt like dressed-up California Rolls (SP ordered most of them; I stuck to nigiri). Despite the inviting and lively atmosphere, service was just okay, too. The servers were busy, but our table felt lost in the shuffle. After waiting patiently, I had to flag someone down just to place another order. Watching the crowd, it's clear Samurai Sushi has a loyal following. I just don't understand why. (shrugs) Is Samurai Sushi bad? No. Is it good? Not really. It's just... okay. I told SP that the next time we go out for sushi, we're going to one of my favorite spots in Lake Forest; good sushi and a great value. - Big Aloha! Overall Rating: 3 Stars Food: 3 Ambiance: 3 Service: 3 Value: 3

Nagy R.

This is our to go to place if we are craving sushi. The service is great and food comes out quickly

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Some of the best sushi ever! Cozy little place. Would go back again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!!

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Yes, I tried this restaurant twice, and I was so pleased with the restaurant, the food, the people, and can't wait to go back

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Came with my family, was happy to find a Tesla charger nearby, and we decided to go all out, the sushi was good, presentation was 10/10

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I see two answers for the question of when is happy hour; one says everyday the other states Mon - Thursday, please advise which is correct, preferably from owner or manager? Thank you. 😊

Monday to Thursday all day only.

Is there dine-in or outdoor seating?

Both

What time is happynhour?

It's all day. Everyday. BOGO50% Off pretty much everything.

What's their happy hour and what are the hh deals like?

It is BOGO 50% off rolls, sushi, sashimi and combination bento. Also BOGO for a $1 beer, wine and hot sake. You get discount from equal price or 2nd expensive items.… Read more

Is this place keto friendly? Can I ask for rice less rolls?

Yes! Very friendly service and accommodating

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