Always looking for a good sushi place nearby and came here because of the Yelp reviews. I had high expectations based on the reviews. It's in a highly accessible area with a lot of other places to eat. The rest aid fairly large for a sushi place and has a lot of outdoor space. The staff was very welcoming and we were seated immediately. There seemed to be a lot of regulars by how the staff spoke to them and they were equally as nice to us. They have a vast menu and a lot of great things to order from. We started with garlic edamame and it was perfectly done. I love the newer sushi burritos that some sushi places have so we ordered one. We also got the Lake Forest roll, since it's named after the town the restaurant is in. It was a spicy tuna roll topped with salmon. We loved the Lake Forest roll, but I was disappointed with the sushi burrito. The tuna was cut incorrectly and it was tough so it wasn't easy to chew. We ended up pulling them out and just not eating them so it was just a salmon burrito. On the service side, my wife asked for extra napkins and we were told, "of course." And they never showed up. We wanted water and never got any and we actually would've ordered another round of beers, but they didn't return to the table until the end. When the server asked how it was I mentioned the tough tuna and she just said, "oh." I wasn't expecting a comp or anything else in its place, but a little more concern would've been appreciated. I wanted to like the place because it's close to home and I still need a go-to spot. But it's not this place and I'm unlikely to be back. read more

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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

Sashimi service is excellent and their sushi is good but not as good as the prices suggest. We stopped by here to grab lunch and it was more expensive than most sushi places we have visited. Sushi rolls and nigiri were good but not better than most places. We also ordered the lunch set, teriyaki chicken and chicken Katsu. The chicken was super thin for both. Chicken Katsu cut was so thin, mostly batter. Very poor for Katsu. Chicken teriyaki was thin also, a little dry. OK at best. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Didn't think I'd ever find a decent a la carte sushi spot in South County, but this is the place! As long as the prices don't give you sticker shock, the quality of the sashimi is excellent and are huge generous cuts! Also if you're a fan of crispy rice and spicy tuna, the Super Bowl here is so good. I have to give special mention for the ginger here, it is so so good and I never eat ginger with my sushi, but the way they make theirs is so worth adding to each bite of sashimi. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, friendly (though slow) service, and beautifully presented plates. read more

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Steve and Peter at the sushi bar is fantastic. Each sushi cut is thick and big and fresh so you get your money's worth. The 10 piece omakase sushi was executed so well by Peter that I cannot be more satisfied. The only thing is I wish they have on tap beer or better sake selection. read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

It's like coming home. It's a feel good place. Great food and service. Stopped by to relax. I always stroke up a nice conversation with other patrons. read more

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This is near other sushi spots, and we stopped in while having lunch in the area, which we found on Yelp. My opinion was a little pricey for lunch. Rolls were $15 to $25 for lunch. We went with 5 rolls to share, and the chef sent us one special item, which was salmon and crab avocado and lemon. Miso soup was just ok. Salad was good with an interesting dressing. Our first roll was mostly white fish, and the group felt that it was a little fishy. not our favorite. The rest was tastie. I chose the incorrect roll and wanted the Hawaiian roll but ended up with a baked salmon roll. The staff was excellent and friendly. nice little inside and nicer outside.outside. The server put the edeame put on the table to share complements of the house before we ordered. read more

Nice place for some sushi rolls! Restaurant's ambiance was pretty chilled, average noise, two TVs playing sports today. They offer inside and outside seating, including the bar seating. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing, excellent customer service. We also got a chance to talk to the manager, they were all very friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend the "Amazing Sushi Roll." It was created by one of the sushi chef there. Delicious. We had a miso soup, three sushi rolls, and the "Amazing Sushi Roll (It is bigger than your regular roll.) Everything was very well prepared, delicious, and fresh! read more

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Maybe I'm just a sushi snob and didn't realize it, but if it's not amazing, it's not worth eating. Service was solid--friendly staff, quick turnaround--but the sushi? Mid at best. I ordered the Sushi Combo 3 (Cali roll, Crunch roll, Yellowtail, Albacore, and a few others), it lacked that melt-in-your-mouth quality. Good sushi should be fresh, buttery, and have zero fishy taste--this missed the mark. Wifey got the Crunch Roll and Super Bowl, and 30 minutes later... her stomach wasn't having it. We even had to make a pit stop at Home Depot on the way home. Giving 2 stars because my 3-year-old actually enjoyed the edamame. But overall, the price vs. quality ratio is way off. $100 for three people, and we left with leftovers we didn't even want--2 pieces of sushi, 3 pieces of Crunch Roll, and 0 edamame. At that price point, we should have left wanting more, not regretting it. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Thank you, Peter and your team for everything we had an amazing time. Can't wait to come back and do Omakasa. Your food is great and we look forward to our next visit. read more

Sashimi - Fresh Omakasa - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is a great sushi restaurant in a small strip mall. It is family owned by the best people you could possibly meet! Always fresh and a clean friendly atmosphere. Give them a try if you haven't already. Their menu is vast and they will make to your preference. Excellent! read more

It is our new sushi spot. Very fresh and friendly staff. I'd like to leave out carrot in my roll next time however. Also, I would like to see a happy hour discount roll menu. Besides that, our experience was genuine. read more

Staff were fantastic. I don't think we picked the right items as the sushi had a lot of rice. It seemed like most people were getting the special rolls, which looked much better. The Inari was the stand out for me. It was quite pricey for the standard rolls, but the fish tasted fresh. read more

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Excellent food! Love the place. Friendly and great service. Better than Ozen. Friendly and the sushi was fresh and delicious!

This is hands-down, my favorite sushi spot in Lake Forest. There is a lovely patio and all the staff are just so nice. Food is fresh and delicious. Come here for their lunch specials - you will be stuffed! read more

First time to try this place, on a Friday. We got a table right away, we ordered 3 kinds of sushi, udon and bulgogi. The bulgogi when serve made me laugh because I didn't expect it to be that small, my partner's hand is bigger than the plate. That's a disappointment. But the major disappointment for me are the sushi, that martini sushi tasted and smelled funky, i couldn't even finish one piece. For some reason my partner ate most of it and after i told him how it smells and tasted to me, he said I noticed that too but i'm too hungry so I ate them. That calamari sushi was so bad that i couldn't even swallow it. The tempura like inside it is like frozen shredded cardboard, i couldn't understand the texture, so after 1 piece, i just asked to box it. The only food that I enjoyed is the bulgogi but very small portion, the menu picture is deceiving. As much as didn't enjoy that calamari sushi, we boxed it because after spending over $100 on the foods (without drinks)that you didn't enjoy, i'm not just gonna throw it away. We definitely will not come back here. First and last. I love sushi and this is the only place I know I won't come back to, because that's how disappointed I am with the food taste, serving and texture. read more

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The staff is wonderful! They're so nice and on top of their service. The food was amazing as well. Will definitely come back. :)

This restaurant truly is about not judging a book by its cover. I was in the area and searched on Yelp for sushi. This place was on the list and I saw the high Yelp reviews so I gave it a try. Once I got there, it looked like a mediocre, rundown outdated restaurant. I was really hesitant but sat down anyway. Even the menu and seating was outdated so I was iffy about the quality of the food especially the fish. But the menu had so many options of sushi rolls to choose from so I had some hope. Once the sashimi plate and sushi rolls came out, I was very pleasantly surprised. It shocked me. The fish was very fresh! The quality of the fish was excellent. Every single dish was just great and so tasty. Sushi rolls range from $15-20s. Our total for two people was $135 and worth every penny. Service was very nice. Orders took quite a long time to come out considering there weren't many people there but it wasn't a big deal. They also give a stamp card so make sure to get a stamp so you can get a free dish once u reach 10. I don't frequent this area often but next time I do, I'll definitely be back. read more

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Nice cozy place and have the best sushi in the neighborhood, owner Steve is very welcoming. On top of that the service is really great especially kassandra. read more

Always one of our favorites! We have been coming here for years and the food is always delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly. A must! read more

Food was great. Loved how many people worked there despite a small crowd. Shows there's a lot of support to make the place a great restaurant. Loved the rolls we got. read more

Oh my gosh, the rolls here are so delicious: which is a little funny given that it is named "sashimi" when the rolls are the standout items. They have the best combinations of fish and sauce that comes together so well. I like that there is I know that rolls aren't exactly "authentic", but that being said, if you don't care for that and just want delicious and creative combinations of fish, Sashimi is wonderful. The menu is pretty extensive so for those who have a hard time making decision (aka me), it can be a little intimidating, but I don't think you can go wrong with any roll. What I would do is pick my favorite fish, and go from there. I've been here a few times and I really enjoy the Lake Forest roll. They also have some non-rice rolls for you low-carb foodies. They also have a stamp card, so make sure you collect if you plan to frequent here often! read more

Yummy yummy in my tummy. Spicy Crab roll. The Maguro is the freshest I've had. Specifically the Akami and Toro were delicious! Excellent service. Great lil sushi restaurant in a small strip mall. A colleague ordered teriyaki chicken and she said it was dry and over cooked. When I'm Rome... I loved their sashimi and rolls. I give them a five BIG FAT stars read more

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

Food is great for the type of establishment. This is not a Michelin star Omakase restaurant, but you can tell they do care about their food. Able to customize depending on what you prefer. Switch up the fishes and bases. What blew me away is the people and service. Everyone has a smile and they are happy not only to customers but to each other as well. The owners son always has a smile and all the waitresses were happy between each other. I would come again just for this service. Makes the food more enjoyable. read more

Sashimi - Lake Forest role with spicy tuna base. - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Came here for lunch, ordered a few items. When presented, the fish looked old and the color was off! Skeptical, but was willing to try since we ordered them. My friend opted to stop eating after a few bites because she was feeling nauseous. This place has the worst sushi I have ever had! Adding insult to injury, the bill came out to be $180! Which I'd gladly pay if the quality was there. The price for the subpar sushi grade was definitely not worth it. Now my stomach is starting to churn. I would definitely NOT recommend this place. Stay clear if you want fresh sushi. read more

Sashimi Japanese Cuisine: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wrIEL4-KJXxfXDkZiIlQ-Q&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Sushi, soju and 'jang, oh my! ('Jang - As in gochujang) Chogochujang: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XbwNb8_w_pzQWZ1C8U0Haw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ When I see soju on a sushi menu, often times it is a good indicator that this is a Korean owned restaurant. - "Thank you sir, may I have another?" Soju, also referred to as Korean vodka is often compared to sake which is a rice wine. However, soju is more similar to vodka and has a higher alcohol content than sake. (Soju is distilled; sake is brewed.) Sake; rice wine often is made solely from rice. Soju can be made from a variety of ingredients; rice or wheat along with sweet potato. As I first said, "sushi & soju..." - O'hhhhh my. (Thumbs up) I had finished a busy am shift and rather than going to my usual poke place or AYCE sushi spot, I thought I'd change things. Sashimi Japanese Cuisine came up in my search with a 4 1/2 Star rating. We're going to Sashimi! I walked in shortly after 11am, was greeted by Steven right as I entered; offering me a seat of my choice, table, sushi bar or outside. My personal preference is always the bar, much closer to the food. Steven: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=a2-HfFZwF5s6k-rdNDTgKg&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Best seat in the house: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=S_TyQ7E8TVqhvdjLCTg4iA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Outside dining area: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fXzyaK7Szg6llDbRbX66IA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ My order: Salmon nigiri - Salmon is one of my top favorites; rich, flavorful and buttery. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Xt4DemjQD4_zLRs4_NikAA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Saba nigiri - Spanish mackerel is another one of my favorites; very good. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FzaJar2ExZSS98Irg-OHJA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Spider roll - You guessed it; blue crab is also another favorite of mine. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rryfW4XODNusXG3cZtY8bg&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Dream roll - "Okay Steven, last order.... 'Surprise me." Very good. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QWthFfcA18YeXeGgCNV0Lw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Soju - Jinro Chamisul (16.9%) Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=W1lb-BPQMHh6lhTmUEp1sQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ To-go order: No. 9 Combination - Teriyaki salmon, mixed tempura, salad and miso soup. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RffSQGZ7g15smQy79pnbXA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Overall, a great first visit; delicious food and awesome customer service... 'As any solid sushi restaurant should be. Carlos and Steven were the two sushi chefs filling orders. They were joined by Ken, another chef about an hour later. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WMmap88fUt7eXEBQ_SQEYQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Sitting @ the sushi bar is more than just being close to the action or acting like some Food Network celebrity eating at a Five Star Michelin restaurant. A spot @ the bar is much like any other "bar" but with great sushi and chefs. It's a place to enjoy hand rolls, nigiri & maki sushi or other just about everything else on the menu. Another one of my favorite is hamachi or sake kama; great to pupu on while sharing soju with the chefs. (Pupu - Hawaiian: appetizer) I didn't order the kama this visit but maybe the next time I drop in. "Okole maluna!": https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4uPHECH7FWJcnUAiRdY05g&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ I am a true believer in what I like to call the "Wana test." (Hawaiian: sea urchin. Pronounced: vah'nah) To truly test the overall quality of a restaurant, I sometimes will order the uni. You can immediately tell the difference between old or fresh uni at first taste. If a place serves old uni rather than discard it; not a good sign. I didn't try the uni today but it's first on my to-try list; just above the hamachi kama. Looking forward to my next visit! Again, mahalo nui to Steven & the "Team Sashimi" for a great first visit! - Big Aloha, Bruddah DJ Food: 5 Ambiance: 4 Service: 5+ Value: 5 read more

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A true gift to have this sushi restaurant here in OC. We've been to so many Japanese restaurants in OC and the quality and service always bring us back to Sashimi. We're also health conscious and love the Keto friendly menu items (no rice). The owner is always present and makes sure everything is perfect. Amazing place!! read more

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Petersan is an amazing sushi chef. It shows in little flourishes they add. Sushi is always fresh.

Best family owned local business, best sushi this side of Lake forest - great imported fish from around the world and so delicious. Guys are artists here so get ready for beautifully prepared and epic sushi. read more

Sashimi - Brought in my own bowl for the quarterly sushi party at home with friends and family. - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I love this place it has amazing sushi, great customer service, and a nice atmosphere. Everything was delicious had a nice presentation. I highly recommend checking this place out if you love sushi. They'll take good care of you. read more

Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Five stars for their customer service, sushi, and sashimi! I've been looking for a good sushi spot nearby for a while now. I found this spot on Yelp and decided to try it last night. Susan was so sweet from the second I walked in and the entire time we were there! Their sashimi tastes SO fresh. The salmon nigiri was delicious! Probably one of the best I've had, my other favorite spot to get as fresh sashimi is in Portland ( too far!:p) we also got a rainbow roll, scallops, and their speciality roll with spicy tuna on top ( so good!) We met a couple who were sitting next to us and were drinking pineapple saki. I'm not a saki person and they had me try it. Pineapple saki is now my favorite and will definitely order it next time I'm back with my sushi! We got their strawberry and green tea mochi for dessert! Try this spot out, you won't regret it ;) read more

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My favorite sushi place in this area! They have my favorite, Butterfish! So supple and delicious! Have had so many items and never been disappointed. My favs are the hamachi carpaccio with jumbo scallops, so tasty with salt morsels, yuzu sauce, and big portions of sashimi and scallop. Yum!! I typically go for the nigiri, butterfish, hamachi, salmon, Etc. Also have had their sushi nacho which is basically an open faced chopped sashimi taco! So good, I ask them to sub the spicy tuna for hamachi bc I'm not huge on tuna. As for drinks, nice selection of beers, sake, and even their own house made pineapple sake! So good! The staff here is soooo nice!!!! Love the hospitality!! Parking is easy in a strip mall. read more

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First time here, big thanks to our sushi chef Carlos! One of the best sushi I've had, definitely top 5! Very calm, chill and friendly environment! Will definitely be coming back, if you haven't tried this, you need to definitely check it out 10/10 ‍ read more

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This is actually our favorite place now. The problem we have with a lot of sushi places is that all their rolls are just CA Tolls with decoration. Sashimi actually has rolls with different ingredients inside other than just artificial crab meat! Best sushi place if you take quality and price into consideration! read more