My friend and I came here on a Saturday at 1130am when they opened. We were the only customers for nearly an entire hour which allowed us to have attentive service by the staff! We each ordered a Combo B bento box, and also shared a Final Fantasy specialty roll. We only waited like 10 minutes for our food. All of the food was standard of what you'd expect in Japanese cuisine. No complaints! The interior of Sushi Bear is clean, and the staff is very kind and hospitable. The last time I ate at Sushi Bear was 7 years ago, so I anticipated they would continue serving authentic Japanese food which they certainly did! There's usually sufficient parking in the plaza. read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

We were actually at Ayer next door when we wanted to try something new to eat. We aren't the most familiar with the area, but we noticed this sushi place next door and decided to give it a try when we saw they had lunch specials. We ordered the following: Agedashi Tofu: This was honestly the highlight of the meal. I have been craving this appetizer, but not many places around here actually offer it. The last place I tried this was at Haku, and I was not impressed by it. However, the tofu here was really good! It was hot, crispy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and salty. It comes with 4 larger sized pieces of tofu, which I thought was great, but could have been more for the price. Stir Fry Udon: This dish was advertised outside on one of their stand up signs by the front door. This is part of what brought us in, but upon receiving it, I was not too impressed. The sauce was extremely dark and it already looked salty. When I actually tasted it, I was not surprised that it tasted exactly how it looked. It was way too salty and saucey to the point, we were eating one bite then drinking water right after. It was a pretty simple dish with what looked like frozen carrots and peas and some cut up chicken. Lunch Bento Box Option 2: We opted in for the teriyaki salmon, gyoza, and salmon roll. It came with a side of salad and miso soup. The salmon was cut very thin and it did not have enough teriyaki sauce on it. It was on the dry side. The gyoza was nothing too special. Just felt frozen then dried with gyoza sauce. Miso soup and salad were also just decent. The best part of this meal probably had to be the salmon roll. I liked the big portions of salmon and the little rice on the outside. This was the perfect balance instead of just getting a mouthful of rice each bit like most other sushi places do. I think this place was decent, overall. The prices were definitely on the higher side for what you get. Nothing too much to rave about other than the agedashi tofu, so I will be by for that again, but not sure if I would necessarily get anything else. Service was attentive and great. Just know, not all their offerings are actually listed on the menu, so we did not even know how much the stir fry udon was until we got charged for it. read more

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This place was just okay overall. We stopped by early in the day while looking for somewhere to eat. We were craving agedashi tofu, and that ended up being the highlight, it was really good. We tried a few other items as well, but they didn't quite stand out and were a bit on the salty side for my taste. On the plus side, their sushi rolls had a great balance, not too much rice compared to the amount of fish, which I appreciated. They also offer some solid lunch specials, which is a nice option if you're stopping by during the day. It was very quiet when we visited, we were actually the only ones there, so I'm curious to see if it gets more lively at other times. I'd be open to giving it another try in the future. read more

It's been a couple of months since I ate here, but I've been long time customer. I think maybe a change of staff or owners must have happened because I saw some changes. Food is good, but in some items the portions have changed. I had one of the bentos and I feel like it was smaller for some reason. Cut rolls seemed smaller too. Some were still very good and worth the money. What tip me off was no waiting on weekend night. read more

The fish tasted great! Im coming back for sure. Rolls are buy 1 get 50% off the next. I recommend taking a peek at the handwritten specials on the wall. The staff was very kind as well. read more

Cute clean restaurant with a sushi bar. Extensive menu with something for everyone. The restaurant wasn't too busy on a Saturday night. Just one party in front of us. The restaurant has ample seating with tables in addition to the sushi bar. Wait staff were friendly and the service was good overall. The bento and salmon bowl we ordered were good and comparable to other Japanese restaurants. I ordered the special blue crab and uni bowl. It was fresh and good quality, but portion was small. Prices here are higher than the average Japanese restaurant in LA. The overall quality is good though. I would come back and try other items from their large menu selection. read more

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Amazing food and service. Food came out pretty fast. Sushi quality was great. I will definitely be coming back!

So many delicious sushi rolls! It was tough to just pick one, but we went with the Tiger Roll, and it was excellent, as were the baked green muscles. I love that they serve you a little bowl cinnamon sugar chips while you wait for your plates. There's so much more that we want to try next time! Just keep in mind that they close at 2pm, and reopen at 5pm for dinner. Also, their restroom, while clean, is not in the best shape. The tank lid anyway. read more

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Probably the best sushi I've ever had. The food and service were both absolutely amazing. The baked lobster roll was so good! Everyone was really sweet and friendly! read more

Sushi Bear - Baked lobster roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Leaving a five start but would leave a one star for how you're treated as a regular if you haven't been there in a month or two. I Have gone here for years. Sometimes I just can't afford it or just haven't had a sushi craving lately. I finally go in, the owner treats me like I did her wrong just cuz I was going in almost every week. But then haven't for a month. Buying sushi in this economy is a crazy task. This is the second time this has happened. She is super sweet and kind if you go in almost every week. But if you don't, it's a bitter attitude towards you when you eventually return. Love this place and the sushi chefs and the owner too, but tired of being cold shouldered by her just cuz I haven't been in lately... Will be going elsewhere going forward. It's been real sushi "grouchy" bear read more

Great little hole in the wall. We stopped by here a couple months ago just out of curiosity. There is only a few tables taken on a Tuesday during dinner time. Server was prompt, and the food was delivered pretty quickly. Everything we had tasted delicious and was fresh. I recently brought some coworkers in for lunch on the company dime. And they loved it! We will definitely be back when we are in the local area. The owners are super sweet and you could tell they really care about their business. Plus the bear theme is adorable. read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

This is our favorite Friday night sushi spot! Our go to are Shrimp Killer, Sunrise, Put your Hands Up, Hot Night. The service is always great even when it packed in there and there are only two people waiting tables. We lost this spot and will keep it on rotation as a favorite date night location read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi and plum wine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Literally the best sushi place in ALL of OC for the money. But trust me, its worth it and not really more than a lot of other mediocre sushi places Quality you can taste, service with a smile, I'm their customer forever now read more

Sushi Bear - EPA and DHA fresh rolls, tellowtail and double tuna rolls with ponzu sauce and lemon zest - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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We were looking for a restaurant earlier in the week that's open late and this was convenient to us and had some good reviews. The rolls were decent but the soft shell crab appetizer had too much breading for my liking and the miso soup was watered down. read more

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definitely worth the price! my boyfriend and i were making an impromptu date since i'm leaving for canada and won't be back till next week. randomly found this spot on google and since we were both craving sushi, thought to give it a try his bento lunch combo and my aloha roll came out to $55 + tip, so be prepared to spend some cash when you come to this upscale spot! tucked away on mcfadden, you can almost miss it. very hole in the wall with amazing promise. definitely will be back again! read more

Sushi Bear - aloha roll $20 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Sushi bear is a hidden gem that I highly recommend if your around the area The ambiance is super laid back with a lot of seats so that won't be an issue . The restaurant is located in a fairly large shopping center so parking shouldn't be an issue . The service is also on point . They were very helpful especially considering this was my girlfriends and mine first time trying this location but overall check them two thumbs up! read more

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Wow so good. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Cute little place to eat sushi in Tustin. read more

Sushi Bear - Our plates were empty sorry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

We stopped by about an hour before closing. It was pretty empty, which made us hesitate at first -- but we're so glad we decided to go in! We ordered the Dragon Ball Z and the Burning Sensation rolls, and both were delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. I especially loved the smokiness in the Burning Sensation -- a unique touch I don't usually find at sushi restaurants. As a bonus, the complimentary chips were a nice surprise. They had a light cinnamon sweetness that made them quite addictive. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Sushi Bear - Burning Sensation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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It wes great for all.. Thank you so much for good food and good service I never forget in last night See you next week Yumi sang read more

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The cutest mom & pop sushi restaurant! the food is amazing, affordable and the owners ate super sweet. If you like green tea i highly recommend their iced green tea! $6 but a BIGGGG jug, def a steal! read more

Sushi Bear - sushi spread - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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My coworkers and I wanted to try a new place for lunch. We came during the middle of the week. There was one large party there and we were the only other group. It made me a little nervous because I chose this place. My coworkers ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, shrimp killer sushi roll and chicken udon stirfry. I wanted to try their bento box with two items which included sesame chicken and takoyaki. It also came with miso soup and salad, which was your classic garden salad you get out of a bag and nothing special. The Takoyaki balls were OK and the chicken was just not that tasty. I enjoy rice, but I didn't even like the taste or quality of the white rice. My coworker asked for spicy chili oil to go with the Ramen. We found out afterwards that it was not included and charged $3 for a teaspoon size. Sorry to say, but we will not be putting this place on our lunch rotation. read more

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Pretty decent sushi in Tustin. I was in the area and I was craving sushi. There were a few AYCE option around, but it was lunchtime and I was not super hungry. I got here for lunch and there was no one around, which kind of got me a little concerned, but I was hungry and there were many good reviews, so I went in. We were seated promptly and our waiter was super attentive. I opted for the lunchtime bento. I got a little more pricier one that gave you 3 items (you can choose for each category). I opted for the salmon, gyoza and the salmon rolls. The box came with miso soup, rice and salad. The food came out pretty quickly. I will say for the price, there was tons of food that came out. I ended up eating the salmon roll while I was there and taking the rest as leftovers. The fish was also fresh, which was great. I would definitely come back here again. Maybe for dinner to try some sushi. read more

TLDR: solid 4.5 sushi it's on my rotation! Been doing this working out while fasted and I am usually hella starving around 1pm. Had to find some good and local sushi. Yelp to the rescue This was def the best option as most were closing in 30 min and I wasn't about to be rushed to eat sushi. Arrived and walked in and I was the only person there. Loved having the attention of the sushi chefs all to myself. It was almost like omakase as they they served me whatever they thought I'd like. And I liked everything they set in front of me. My favorite was the halibut! Ofcourse a post workout beer for ya boy! Orion beer brings me back to Okinawa and the good times I had. Not just for the nostalgia but Beer for me is a great litmus test for good sushi. I can tell if the sushi is good or bad cuz the beer brings out this odd metallic flavor that crappy fish tends to have. The fish and sushi tasted amazing with the beer! On top of the amazing sushi the chefs behind the counter are awesome! They can chat your ear off. read more

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Not bad, not necessarily cheap. Friendly service and lots of space and parking. A warning: some rolls are very lemony (EPA) Personally I enjoyed it but it may not be your preference. Also really enjoyed the hand rolls Fish quality is fresh read more

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Definitely returning to this place :) I have been looking for a sushi spot since I moved out to Irvine and this place has amazing quality for a great price as well. The service was amazing and ambiance was nice as well. I will be bringing my family here for sure! read more

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Love this place so much! We stumbled upon it randomly a few months back and now we are regulars. It's super cozy and their rolls are very tasty. The sashimi is always very fresh. We love the gyoza too. The servers are always very warm and welcoming. My grandpa is a super picky eater and he normally doesn't eat sushi but he says this place was great! read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Do not place an order through their website. We placed an order tonight on a Friday night and my husband went there at the time the order said it would be ready (30 mins after we placed the order). He paid for the food and waited an additional 45 minutes for the food. He couldn't cancel the order because there are only two people working the entire restaurant. Such a disappointment because we actually like this place. read more

Great quality of fish. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Overall, good quality, vibe, and service. I liked that it felt more like an old traditional Japanese restaurant. read more

Sushi Bear - Spicy tune and salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Great place! Loved the service, food and atmosphere (and the name is cute!) Came here for a light dinner on the way to LA. Highly recommend the scallop, yellowtail and salmon! Fish was good quality and liked the proportions of fish to rice. I'd definitely return. read more

Sushi Bear - Yellowtail sushi Salmon sushi Scallop sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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I've been here several times now and everybody I've been with has loved this place! The sushi is fresh and reasonably priced, the staff are nice and attentive, and the booth seating is comfy and private. I've never had trouble finding a spot here, and have always been seated right away. My favorites: Yellowtail hand roll, and the Omega 3 roll. I haven't tried the bear style sashimi myself, but my friends love it! read more

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My brother and I were looking on Yelp for a Friday night dinner spot. When we saw this teddy bear themed restaurant, we thought that's interesting, and made our way over at 7pm. After being seated quickly we ordered the EPA roll (yellowtail) and the Bay Scallops cut roll. The rolls were fresh, yummy and came out quickly. I was surprised to see they had three sushi chefs! The teddy bear theme is pretty tame (a few bears at the entrance) which is better in my opinion. Overall really good and I will be back again because I realized this restaurant is in the same strip mall as my favorite palateria, Paleteria Azteca. read more

Sushi Bear - EPA (top) and Bay Scallop roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Very friendly staff! Great food! Wonderful atmosphere! Definitely coming back more soon often!

Had a good experience and meal here. The waitress was very nice and the food came out timely and very tasty.

This was cute a spot we found. I loved the ambiance and the decor of the place. Felt like this place was more spacious than other sushi spots I've been to. The staff was friendly. We were greeted by the chefs at the sushi bar as we walked in. We arrived an hour after they opened and there weren't that many people. The service was quick. We ordered fried calamari which was nice and crispy but lacked flavor/seasoning. Letting it soak in the sauce they provided helped. We ordered the Aloha roll and Kiss of Fire roll. Both were delicious and refreshing. I enjoyed the Kiss of Fire roll most. The size of each piece was bigger than normal and I even had a difficult time fitting it all in my mouth. The Aloha roll was a little too salty for me, but I did really like how they added cilantro on top which is not something I normally see. read more

Sushi Bear - Aloha roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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How do I leave ZERO stars? The owner is so rude. Ordered something for pick up and asked on the phone for a substitution... No problem. When I picked up it wasn't right and the owner wouldn't fix it. So this place is expensive and I didn't eat some of the order I received because THEY made the mistake. Unacceptable. I won't be back. Sushi close by is a better choice if you care who you support. read more

Always love going to sushi bear, they never disappoint! The staff is always so friendly and greets us when we get seated. Fish is always fresh and everything tastes great. Had the sashimi lunch special this time and the presentation was so cute! Chef put a flickering light and it lit up like a party! read more

Sushi Bear - Miso soup and salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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We stopped by because we were craving sushi rolls and this place did not disappoint! We ordered the Final Fantasy Roll and the Snow Corn Roll, along with an order of takoyaki. Both rolls were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The takoyaki was a tasty bonus! Everything hit the spot and totally satisfied our sushi cravings. We'll definitely be back! read more

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When you didn't pack lunch with the intent of not having lunch... but find a good sushi lunch take out spot 8 minutes from work. Don't like Tustin because I see so many bad drivers who can't park though But the fact the take out box says muchas gracias when they serve sushi made it worth it #onlyinCali Ordered the lunch special sashimi that comes with a roll of choice (I chose salmon roll). The special includes salad and miso soup. Not bad for $19. Will come back. read more

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We were fans of this place for a long time...went back today and noticed they got a face lifted but also looks like they might have changed ownership or something. The food and service were a little off...they don't list any sushi origini prices at all on the menu and everything just listed as MP...I remember they also used to have the Japanese soda before but they don't offer it anymore. read more

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This cozy little non-AYCE sushi spot is a hidden gem located in small plaza in Tustin. There is a good amount of parking available. As its name suggests, you are greeted by a few large stuffed teddy bears upon entry and I thought that was just super neat. The quality and portions are great in addition to having prices that are a bit lower in comparison to other sushi spots in the area. I got their Sushi Bear Combo with a Rainbow Roll as my special roll choice that's included in the combo (pictured) and it was delicious and very filling ($43)! My friends also ordered the Ika Yaki (Grilled Whole Squid) and it was legit the BEST GRILLED SQUID I'VE EVER HAD ($13) - I highly recommend it! The waitress was also very friendly and the service was quick. read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bear Combo w/ Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California