Came here after playing softball nearby at the lake forest rec park because I wanted sushi, searched Yelp and this place is highly rated less than a mile away (3 minutes drive according to iPhone). Off we went. Parking was easy in a large strip mall. No hostess here - you are greeted by the 2 sushi chefs upon walking in to sit wherever you'd like. The picture menu is easy to order off of. There are 2 big screens in the room. Tonight they were playing the World Baseball Classic. Women's restroom was clean - check! You get complimentary edamame upon being seated. Just 1 server handling all orders at the time we came in - a nice Korean lady, who at times seemed oblivious ie cleaning empty tables instead of giving us our check at the end of the meal when it was very apparent we were done. lol I looked for something on the menu that has unagi AND salmon but no dice so opted for dragon roll. My other half ordered #8 (forgot the name but it was good though I preferred my dragon roll more) but all in all our rolls came out delicious. Looking around, this place appears to be both a local spot and date spot from a few couples in the room. At the end of our meal our server brought us 2 pieces compliments of the chef, who said it was yellowtail. They have a stamp card that yields 10% after 5 meals and 20% off after 10 meals. We now know where we'll go after our weekly softball games! read more

Sashimi - Compliments of the chef - deep fried yellowtail and avocado, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Another great visit to Sashimi! This time on a weekday around 5 pm, nice and early before everyone got there. I asked for the Happy Hour menu but there wasn't one so we got a free dish and that was sooooo nice of them! Food always delicious here. My favorite ever salmon skin handroll is found here at Sashimi. And the rolls, so fresh and flavorful with delicious sauces and toppings. My nigiri was a nice big portion and yummy! Their ponzu sauce is great. Hot sake makes the meal even better! Restaurant inside is bright, clean and lots of seating space. read more

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The nicest staff you'll ever find at a sushi spot and the freshest sushi in south county. This is a tiny spot, but what I love most is that they close and reopen at 4:30pm - get there early to avoid the wait! Perfect spot for a date night or just a dinner with a few friends. They have an outdoor patio for summer nights, but I prefer sitting inside and chatting with the friend staff. The rolls are unique and they're so open to making any accommodations you'd like. Don't like seaweed and prefer soy paper? No problem! I also appreciate the large selection of no rice rolls in case you're watching your carbs. For hand rolls, I highly recommend the Spicy Salmon. SO. GOOD. I have yet to experience everything on their secret menu (I just learned they had one!), but got to try one random thing when I visited on Friday night with a girlfriend. The problem is, I don't know what it's called and I should have taken a picture because it was BEAUTIFUL! I'm sure they'll figure it out once I describe it. Don't forget to bring your punch card! I have about 7 at home... They'll gladly combine them if/when I remember to bring them all in. lol Thanks for being a trusted local sushi spot for us, Sashimi! read more

Sashimi is a sushi restaurant located at the corner of Lake Forest Drive and Dimension Drive. It appears to be run by a Korean family and is a popular spot among the locals. They have a sushi bar, but we opted to dine at a table. Steve greeted us and was not only friendly and helpful, but his service level enhanced our overall dining experience. We tried a number of dishes during our visit. Among my favorites were the Veggie Tempura, Salmon Nigiri, Lake Forest Roll (I appreciate that they allow substitutions so I subbed spicy yellowtail in place of the spicy tuna) and Special Carpaccio S. The Spicy Salmon cut roll was nothing special and tasted more like a California Roll. The Yellowtail Cheek was good, but it was more meaty and less tender than I've enjoyed at other Japanese restaurants. My wife ordered the Pink Lady, but I prefer my sushi with rice. All in all, we enjoyed our Sashimi experience and I'd recommend checking it out if you're in Lake Forest and in the mood for raw fish at a reasonable price. read more

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Came here on a Friday night around 4:30-5pm. Greeted by the servers quickly and kindly, sat at any table we would like which was nice. Place seems older and do expect the older crowd of Lake Forest to be lurking around at this time (not a bad thing lol). Sushi was goodish, though they charged alittle much for the quality of fish they were using and the roll styles they were making. We got 6 rolls and 2 misos and payed 114$...kinda pricy for the quality. Would have preferred Minato sushi down the street. read more

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The sushi here is top notch with fresh options available daily. The restaurant is clean and neatly decorated nothing fancy. Lots of neighborhood regular's frequent here giving it a homey vibe. They were moderately busy but the food came out fast. Our server was extremely polite and helpful with menu choices. The menu is large and he was very helpful narrowing down preferences and house specialties. We went a little early on a Fri to avoid the crowd and it was filling up as we left. Parking is limited here so plan to wait for a spot. Definitely coming back! read more

Sashimi - Gyoza, spicy garlic edamame, yellowtail spicy tuna roll, sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Everything went well! Sashimi was recommended to me by an Uber driver. Wish I could tell him how much I enjoyed it. My grandson and I did chef's choice, omikaze. The fish was fresh and the choices were all new to us. It was a culinary delight. I highly recommend it. Chefs Masa and Carlos are top drawer. You'll see! read more

This place was really nice! When we walked in, it was clean and welcoming, and the service was great. We were seated right away, and our waiter was super kind and attentive. They even serve complimentary edamame, which is such a nice touch. I started with a hot miso soup which was flavorful and comforting. For my main dish, I ordered the Super Crunch Roll, a California roll topped with seared salmon. The crunch added the perfect texture. Overall, a great experience. read more

Sashimi - Super crunch roll - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

So good! Fried chicken dumplings, the Hana roll and make sure that Elise is your waitress - 10 stars! Adorable

Sushi is way overpriced for what you get. Left hungry Wanna like but can't justify visiting again read more

Carlos is a great sushi chef. We have been loving his food for years. Service is fun and we'll paced. I sit at the sushi bar because watching the chefs skill is part of the experience. read more

Sashimi - Ceviche roll. Tart with a little spice. Mynorior pictures disappeared. Amazing roll and a sky roll all yummy - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

No no noooooo! I hate the leave not great reviews but this was..not great. Hubby and I excitedly came for lunch having not tried this place but living nearby for years. Got the poke bowl and a chicken katsu lunch special. See pics and you will understand. Poke bowl was filled with precut fish drenched in a bbq sauce, almost like they premade and dug it out of a bucket. It smelled suspect too and honestly I'm surprised I didn't get a stomach ache after. Chicken katsu was more like skin katsu, there was no chicken, just fried skin cut in slices. If you like quality sushi for the same price, go to Little Ferry, which is not far and far superior! Sorry Sashimi. read more

Sashimi - I call this Where is the Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Sushi were very fresh. Service was good. Place was clean. Price was fair. We can recommend this place. read more

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Ordered takeout from Sashimi, called and spoke to Steve over the phone. He was friendly and enthusiastic! I didn't feel rushed. My husband went in to pick it up and arrived earlier than the quoted time. Steve was there to greet him and offered some water while he waited. We ordered the chicken teriyaki bento special (chicken, rice, 4 pieces of ca roll, shrimp/veggie tempura, salad, soup) and one rainbow roll. What we loved: - the service - our rolls, the salad dressing, and tempura were DELISH - I eat a lot of ginger and they provide a generous amount The chicken teriyaki wasn't our favorite. The pieces were cut really thin and needed more sauce. Since they put the rice, chicken, and salad in a box with 3 compartments, you only get a few pieces of lettuce for the salad. We loved the dressing so much and luckily had some lettuce at home to add. Will come back again for pickup and to dine in. I'd probably order the same thing but try out another protein instead of chicken teriyaki or I'll just ask for extra teriyaki sauce. read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The 25 roll and baked mussels are ou of the f$&@/?! World !!!! 20 out of 10 Service amazing read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Food is good quality and the owner is super nice. They were super friendly with both of my young kids! Good amount of seating, clean dining area. can be a bit noisy at times but overall would totally recommend giving them a try. read more

Sashimi in Lake Forest is such a good spot for fresh, delicious sushi. The atmosphere is laid-back, perfect for a casual night out or a quick lunch. Their poke roll was a standout for me; it's super fun to get the chef's choice of fish on it, and you end up with a nice mix of whatever they have more of that day. The Lake Forest roll was another favorite--I'm a big fan of spicy tuna, salmon, and avocado, so this hit all the right notes for me. Good balance of flavors, and the spice level was just right. The staff here is so friendly and attentive, always making sure you have what you need. They offer a points card that rewards you for every visit--makes it all the more tempting to keep coming back again. read more

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Came back home, first order of business was making sure I get good sushi. Oh man did this place knock it out of the park. Their extensive menu features everything you could ever ask for out of a sushi place. The food we got was fresh and I had absolutely no complaints about any of our orders. Staff is extremely friendly, I literally have nothing but a belly full of good food and a heart full of gratitude and good vibes. Thank you Sashimi Staff! read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Friendly service and they accept the Lake Forest gift card. My son really enjoyed the chicken katsu bento box and devoured the whole thing. Overall, the portions are a bit small and the quality mediocre for the price. At $20 a roll, I was hoping for something more substantial. read more

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Ordered takeout this time, super friendly staff and quick service! We always get the same rolls (Hani, mission viejo and Maiki) and they were delicious like always. read more

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I heard about Sashimi from friends who spoke highly of it, so a group of us went one night and enjoyed everything we ordered. I was especially pleased with the portions for the yellowtail belly and salmon belly. I finally got my husband, who is very picky with sushi, to check it out. He thought the sushi quality was just okay and wouldn't come back. We got our toddler the chicken katsu plate, but the chicken was a bit dry, and he didn't eat much of it. I've been a fan of their sushi taco (spicy tuna with avocado and mayo), but the last time I tried it, something was missing--the flavor was off. The staff here are super friendly, sweet, and accommodating. I would still consider coming back for decent sashimi, but with friends since my husband isn't a fan. If you love sushi rolls, this is your place--their menu is huge! Oh, and they have points card so be sure to bring it every time. read more

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This is not food, its work of art! Where can I start? Selection, freshness, taste, presentation, they have them all. Don't forget to ask for the stamp card. Not the best selection of wine, but amazing beers. Plenty of parking, nice outdoor seating in addition to bar seating. read more

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Tried this place out for the first time on a busy Friday evening. We were seated fairly quickly and the service was excellent. The sushi was good and tasted fresh, but the rolls, particularly anything with spicy tuna in it, were not great. The spicy tuna had a sweet taste to it, no spiciness at all. read more

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Extremely friendly service and lots of options to choose from with different flavors and presentation types. They have lots of plaza parking and has a restroom available. Our server even gave our toddler some training chopsticks :) read more

Sashimi - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I had such a great experience here! The sashimi was so fresh and flavorful, and all their rolls were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted like it was made with care and top-quality ingredients. A special shout-out to the hostess, Steven--he was so awesome! Super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole visit even better. Service like that really makes a difference. Definitely recommend this spot if you love fresh sushi and great hospitality! Thank you Steven read more

Sushi was not that great. Waited for a party of four about one hour to get the sushi. I was not happy with the service. But the stuff was super nice. Just took a long time to get the food and to see she was not all that.. read more

Found this place when travelling to Irvine area . Review weee good so we tried it. Great sushi-bento box-soup-and salad. Highly recommend

This is a local spot that we recently found. Love that their front parking spots are labeled Sashimi. This establishment is not large but the friendly staff, delicious food, and quality is awesome. At one point, they had fresh sweet shrimp that came through. wow... we were amazed at what they did with it. In terms of other items, there's a lot of creativity on the menu. While some items stick to their roots, you'll find plenty here that can captivate your pallet. Paired with fresh ingredients, you'll have a wonderful and enjoyable experience. I want to mention that the staff remembers you. Even with a 2-3-month gap, it's amazing that one of the staff recognized me when we walked in. That say's something about their interactions with patrons. Love this local spot. Will stop in to try other items on the menu. :) read more

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The quality of the sushi is so good and worthy the price! I really love their selection of fish. The rolls they make are very unique. all the chefs are so sweet and very attentive. We got sat immediately at the bar. Sake was a great price. read more

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My wife and I love sashimi and sushi. It is our favorite food group! We have traveled to Japan, throughout the US and there is not a better sushi chef than Peter. This is not hipe'rbole - it's a fact. Susan and Steve deserve shoutouts, as do Carlos (the salmon brûlée is pure heaven) and Masa. Incredibly fortunate to have this establishment in our backyard. Kampai! read more

Every time we come here, we are greeted warmly as soon as we open the door. We have tried many of their menu items over the past few years and can genuinely say each was delicious. Some standouts are any of their fried/crunchy rolls and their hand rolls. Also want to point out the amazing fish quality. It's usually super busy on Friday nights, but most evenings promise fast service and great food! read more

Sashimi was terrific! I sat outside on their cute little patio on a beautiful day. I ordered the oysters, spicy garlic edamame and the yellowtail and tuna tataki nigiri. The oysters were fresh and had so much flavor; I was very pleasantly surprised. The garlic edamame was seasoned well and it was just what I was looking for. The nigiri was so tasty and it melted in my mouth. The service was impeccable. The sweet girl who served us went above and beyond. She refilled our waters constantly and when I inquired about nigiri options she brought out a separate menu and offered recommendations, always having a smile on her face. I appreciated that the prices weren't outrageous considering how pleased I was with this meal. Can't wait to come back read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Sat outside for lunch on a beautiful Friday afternoon. The server quickly put up an umbrella to keep us shaded. So many things to choose from on the menu. We decided on lunch specials. The number six and the number eight and a TNT roll. Everything was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked. A bit too much dressing on the salad so I'll ask for less next time. The server even brought us extra ginger when he saw that we liked it. We will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped here on a Sunday evening and it wasn't crowded at all. Ordered a couple of dishes and thought it was very overpriced. The salmon sashimi was just okay. Didn't taste fresh. Escolar sushi didn't taste that fresh either. The rolls were decent though and filling. Mochi ice cream for $4 was kind of a rip . Probably wouldn't go back but good customer service read more

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With sushi, it is all about balance. Sometimes they cut the fish too thick, sometimes too thin. Often the rice is overcooked or undercooked. Not enough rice vinegar or too much -- Nobu Matsuhisa Here at Sashimi, at least for my later Saturday night dinner, they do it just right :-) Rolls, sushi, sake; it was all so lovely and so perfect. Pricey no doubt, but worth every penny. The photos just show a little bit of what we loved. Open until 9:30-10pm in an area not known for restaurants being open at this time. A healthy crowd had the same good taste we did. Highly recommended! read more

Sashimi - A plate full of nigiri :-) - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Found this on Yelp as a local sushi place and wanted to support a local business. Japanese food and specifically sushi is one of my family's favorite dishes and we've had a variety of options in the area. My wife and I were feeling takeout, so we placed an order by phone, which was simple and efficient. When I arrived at Sashimi, there was ample parking available and it was easy to fine. There is counter seating where you can see the sushi chef make the sushi in front of you, as well as regular tables to sit at, I would say it is a small-medium sized restaurant. Food-wise, we ordered a rainbow roll, pork katsu combination meal with spicy tuna roll, and the Lake Forest Roll. The quality was pretty average, as indicated by my three star review. The sushi wasn't that fresh and the taste didn't stand out or wow me in any way. In addition, the rice that was a part of the pork katsu combination meal was dry and unappetizing, which is a big no-no, especially at Japanese or sushi restaurants. If the dishes were cheaper, the quality to value would have been a lot better, but similar to other reviewer's experiences, the pricing here is pretty expensive, whether it is their combination meals or rolls. I want to give this place another try and hope that an in-person experience will taste better. Fortunately, the Lake Forest Shop and Dine BOGO gift card program will help alleviate the higher costs, and I hope to come here in-person sometime. read more

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Great food. Nice atmosphere. The spicy tuna roll and the soft shell crab roll are delicious. Such a fun little place read more

Great sushi! I got the Energy Roll, and it was very fresh and refreshing! You could tell that the ingredients were fresh by the soft texture - nothing had sat too long in a fridge or freezer. Shout out to the owners who gave us each complimentary special piece with fried fish! Shout out to the grear service from the super hot blonde waitress ! read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The best sushi restaurant ever! I have been coming here for years and have absolutely loved the staff! Service is amazing and they are so appreciative of their customers! Great atmosphere and even better food!! read more

Good food, but service was slow. They were busy at the time though, but it was worth the wait.