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

One of my favorite sushi places in OC! the decor i super cute, very on theme with the theme! The fish is very fresh and they give a generous amount. The service is very nice and attentive. The price is comparable to the area but a lot of options! read more

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Sushi Bear was such a cute experience! The food was great and the service was fantastic. There is a seriously homey vibe upon walking into the deceptively large dining room. Tons of seating with lots of life. Was not expecting such a comfortable interior. Holiday music was playing, the weather was cold, and the food was hot. What more could you want? How about super fresh fish? The sashimi was delicious and a great indicator of the quality of food. The servers were attentive and kind + the food arrived in a timely manner. Overall, loved our meal here and will be returning soon! read more

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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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we came here 2 hours before closing, it was just the three of us. I believe we just caught on a bad night but it took us almost an hour to receive our food, and it was not busy. One Lady that was working gave us two extra rolls for the inconvenience. Food is overall really good. I think it's just best for takeout next time. read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Friendly service, reasonable prices, excellent rolls, super clean restrooms! Overall a great experience.

Came here on a Thursday night and was seated right away. Service was decent and the food came out relatively quickly. The ambiance is good for families -- not too loud inside. We ordered a lot of Nigiri, Vegetable Tempura, Dragon Ball Z Roll, and the Natural Viagra Roll. Ama Ebi (8/10): just wanted to highlight this nigiri because it was my favorite!! Really enjoyed the sweet citrus flavor, and I loved the shrimp head. Vegetable Tempura (5/10): although the sushi here is great, I wouldn't recommend the tempura. It wasn't crispy at all, and the vegetables were bland. Dragon Ball Z Roll (9/10): my favorite roll here! The scallops are so fresh and it comes without rice, so it felt less heavy. Natural Viagra Roll (8/10): also really enjoyed this roll! Serving size is really big too read more

Sushi Bear - Dragon Ball Z Roll (left), Natural Viagra roll (top right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Fav restaurant ever! We've been going here for over 15 years, and the food is always phenomenal. The owner is the sweetest, as well as all the employees. read more

Wow this place is absolutely incredible. I loved it so much, I sat at the sushi bar and had the best experience. The quality of the fish was also unmatched, I feel like I found a hidden gem! read more

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Server middle aged lady was very rude! No wonder there was no customer. Go there if you want to treated like shit!

We had originally planned on having conveyor belt sushi, the hour+ long waits at the two restaurants we tried suggested that it was not meant to be. We decided on Sushi Bear as a compromise since it was close by and still sushi but delivered by human hands instead of mechanical means. Upon arrival at the restaurant, we were greeted by the sushi chefs but weirdly ignored by the lone waitress on duty for over 5 minutes and left standing at the entrance before she decided she would ask if we wanted to eat there. Uh yeah, why would we be standing there looking at them expectantly if not for service? Even though there was only one wait person working (seems understaffed for a Saturday night?) the dining room was not busy with only two other tables occupied, which is why being ignored for seating was confusing. So after we get a table, I discovered they adhered to my personal restaurant pet peeve of their not providing any physical menus. I don't want to scroll my phone when I'm out at a restaurant to eat and relax. I realize some people don't mind but some do so restaurants should at least have the option available. Plus it takes a long time to load the multiple pages and scroll scroll scroll. We were brought plates and a weird bowl of sugar dusted fried wonton chips tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. I've only seen the wonton chips thing in Americanized Chinese restaurants catering to the sweet and sour pork/Family Dinner D crowd so that wasn't a good sign. As it was, the food was not really the problem. We ordered the dragon crunch roll, basically a shrimp tempura stuffed California roll surrounded by eel. Extravagant usage of eel sauce was tempered by the bonito shavings which added a welcome savory smokiness. Spider roll had too much breading on the soft shell crab, which obscured the delicate crunch of the thin shells. Both these rolls were very large in diameter and required biting into pieces (difficult with the seaweed acting as a hindrance) or you just had to take a giant choking hazard bite. The taste was good though. Ikura seemed extra fishy but I enjoy the oily pop off the salmon eggs so that was fine. Cucumber slices provided a refreshing crunch. The bento is a pretty good deal. You get a lot of food but maybe it seemed that way because we had over-ordered for two people. The salmon rolls were very fresh. We had ordered the ika yaki grilled squid as an appetizer but it came last after we had already eaten most of the other foods. That was especially aggravating because the squid was overcooked to the point of of hardened charcoal briquettes at the ends of the tentacles and the rings were day-old gum level chewy. Honestly I considered sending it back when the appetizer arrived so late in the meal and seriously regretted not doing that when it became apparent it was mostly inedible. Service is slow but with only one waiter working the entire dining room, that's to be expected. It's not really excusable though since it's a weekend night not weekday lunch time. We went to the restroom to wash up before eating and while there is a sink outside the restrooms, no soap or way to dry was to be found. We went into the restroom for those things and found the bathroom cleanliness level disappointing. I think this is probably another reflection of shortstaffedness and inadequate managerial oversight. I felt bad for the one waitress running everything so I still tipped her 20% but it makes me question returning for another meal, which is a shame because I enjoyed the food. read more

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Just popped in for a solo lunch. Had the sushi and sashimi combo. Still consistently good: Fresh fish, fast service and great experience. read more

My absolute favorite sushi spot. Their fish is always so fresh and delicious. My go-to order is usually the fresh spring roll or dragon ball z roll--both are absolutely amazing, especially if you like meaty, no rice rolls. The sauces that are paired with their rolls are also so delicious. Kinda sad seeing how much the price went up over the years but I do really appreciate that the size of their rolls are still much larger than other places. I first started coming here before the pandemic, and then even after it happened I continued to get take out from there. Whether I was dining in or eating take out, the food was always consistently amazing. read more

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the sushi is so yum!! and everything is so cute. but what makes this place special is the staff. Everyone who works here is so smiley and sunshine-y. it's a really nice place to have a meal :) Can't get over how cute the heart straw is read more

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Extremely Over priced - sushi rolls, ramen and beer. $160 without leaving full. 2 adults and 2 kids. Would not return.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very crowded and the service was great! The quality of the sushi was amazing. The portion sizes were decent too and prices were not bad. The inside of the restaurant is really cute too. My only complaint was that they don't have any pictures of the food on the menu. They have a lot of options (which is a good thing) but it was pretty overwhelming trying to decide without any pictures. I ended up using the pictures on yelp to help out but it was still difficult going back and forth looking for specific items on yelp from the menu. read more

Sushi Bear - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Their sushi is super fresh and tasty, and they cut it really thick which I looooove! The store is really clean with comfy tables & chairs, and they keep the light subtle which makes the mood really nice :) All the staffs were really kind - they even provided small portion of extra yuzu kosho when I asked for it. So yummy! read more

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It was a bit underwhelming. For a party of two, the bill came out to over 90 dollars with tip and we just had 2 rolls, carpaccio, and a hand roll. fish quality was about the same as an ayce sushi place. For the price, I would skip this place for sushi and just go to all you can eat. read more

Great sushi rolls and a really fun atmosphere! The servers were super nice and made the experience even better. Definitely coming back.

I love their food and their customer service is exceptional. Very welcoming environment and amazing food. This is my wife's favorite sushi spot and now it's become my favorite sushi spot.. They are also very nice to my little one who can't sit still. Love coming here. read more

Always fresh. Great service. It's been my go to sushi restaurant for years. My kids love it so much that it's their most commonly requested dinner spot. read more

Great place and amazing food. The service is great and the sushi is the freshest I have eaten. read more

Food 12/10 Service 12/10 Quality 12/10 I've been to many many sushi spots in OC, and this is my favorite place. Looking forward to being back more read more

AMAZING!! 10/10 the fish was so fresh it melts in your mouth so much flavor I can't wait to go back, maybe a bit pricey but for the quality I got I'd pay it over and over again! read more

Sushi , service and atmosphere is excellent. The manager's attention. All employees receive you with a smile. I highly recommend it

Nice little location with plenty of parking. Super huge inside with lots of tables. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and acknowledged The staff was so friendly and attentive. The food is so legit and fresh, absolutely delicious! We ordered the spicy garlic edamames with gyozas for starters. Then we had a spicy tuna and salmon hand roll. Spicy tuna was so perfect, highly recommend it. We also ordered the caterpillar roll, burning sensation roll and the crunch roll. I was a fan of the crunch roll. All the rolls were so fresh and tasty. If you want real sushi, then this is the place for you. read more

Sushi Bear - Spicy garlic edamame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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This place has been on my bookmarks for over a year since moving to the neighborhood! Really great reviews so my expectations were really high. Came in on a Saturday around 1 pm, no wait and service was great, everyone was welcoming with a greet and the servers were attentive. Now onto the food! We got the Chef's choice sashimi 6pcs & 10pcs sushi and the Candy Cane roll that has salmon and avocado on the outside and spicy tuna on the inside. The sashimi didn't taste fresh and usually are soft and buttery to eat, this was really firm and hard and lacked any type of flavor/taste that I just can't describe. Also got a lunch combo that had chicken katsu and tempura... you can see from the pictures the chicken katsu was super tiny and thin like they smashed it with a hammer .. and because it was so small it was also super dry... I was really disappointed with this dish. Overall, I don't think this restaurant was how it once was based on the other reviews or maybe we just came on a bad day :( spent over $70, not worth it and not coming back. read more

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The best sushi restaurant in non-coastal Orange County. No competition. They actually do sashimi and nigiri right. Good real sushi and good beer. The staff and service are also consistently great. I'm a big fan of the wooden booth seating and Japanese imagery throughout. If you want to eat at the nicest sushi joint ever, you'll probably have to go somewhere in Newport Beach / Newport Coast for Orange County standards, but your wallet will feel it. However, if you want to have a rock solid sushi place to add to your rotation that does all of the blocking and tackling correctly, knows how to do real sushi, has great service, and delivers a consistent experience that whether they are a weekly visit, a monthly visit, or occasional splurge (however your sushi frequency may vary) you'll always have a place up your sleeve that will produce a great experience every time. read more

Was excited to eat here after reading the reviews but left feeling very underwhelmed. On the positives There was no wait on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Service was fast and our server was nice. We had the Sushi Bear Combo with 6pcs sashimi, 10pcs sushi, & a Candy Cane roll. Everything was presented well but the fish lacked flavor, and had an almost tough texture. I love salmon that is firm, buttery, and almost melts in your mouth and the salmon here didn't meet that expectation. The chicken katsu and mixed tempura bento was also visually appealing but disappointing. The potato salad was old, katsu chicken was very thin and tough, but the tempura was delicious. Portobello mushroom fries were actually the best thing we had here. Breaded and fried very well with great dipping sauces. read more

Sushi Bear - Mushroom fries - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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Great food and customer experience!!! We really enjoyed the sushi and staff was kind. Thank you!

My family and I have been coming here for years. The service is not great. They only have one waiter who is very slow. Up until recently we enjoyed the rolls. Unfortunately at our most recent visit they served us a roll that had visibly grey fish. It looked very bad. When we sent It back they tried telling us It was fine to eat. They even tried to tell us that maybe we never tried that roll before (It was not our first time eating that roll or fish). We did not agree. We paid and left. They really should have offered to make It right. (A new roll? Take It off the bill?) We won't be back. We have spent a lot of money at this sushi spot over the past year or two and would expect to have them make It right. Not worth the risk of getting sick. Do not recommend. read more

Great little Japanese spot in Tustin. Reminded me of eateries in Tokyo. Came in for lunch and started with the spicy tuna over crispy rice and also shared the salmon bento box with tempura. Everything was flavorful & delicious! read more

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The sushi was just okay. We got 5 rolls and it ended up being over $100 (including tip), so I thought it was a bit pricey considering I didn't even feel super full afterwards. The server was not really attentive, and the ambiance was super quiet. We were the only table. read more

10.26.2021 Ordered online and did pick up after Little O finished her XC race. California rolls and salmon roll were freshly made and cut to the right size. Spider roll had a freshly fried soft shell crab and the flavors blended well together. The red flakes on the outside of the roll made think of hot Cheetos so I told Little O that's what it was. LOL! Hubby's teriyaki chicken was delicious. The chicken was cooked through and the sauce on the side was tasty. The tempura was lightly battered and fried perfectly. Even with a short drive home they were still crunchy and tasty. I think we may have found our new go to place near home for sushi. We have lived here for several years and had only one go to place in Irvine. I can't wait to come back to taste more sushi and food. read more

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Came here for dinner with a friend on a Saturday night at 7PM, and there was no wait at all! There were plenty of seats available as well, so we were seated very quickly. Although, this place has a pretty small parking lot that's shared with other stores too. We ordered the Final Fantasy Roll since it seems most ordered on Yelp, but I thought it was just okay. The raw fish on it didn't seem to fresh to me... then we tried the Dragon Ball Z roll and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS. The salmon melts in your mouth and the lemon slices were a nice tangy touch to it. The scallops on top also melts in your mouth too, so we ordered another plate of this lol. We also ordered the yellowtail collar, but it was kiiiind of a small piece for a fish. It was seasoned well, but wish the fish was meatier and wouldn't fall apart easily. Overall, really enjoyed this place and their customer service here :) They also have cinnamon tortilla chips that remind me of churros! read more

Sushi Bear - Final Fantasy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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Bear with me when I give you a review that feels like a bear hug. I came here with some friends and enjoyed some sashimi and a hawaiian roll. Fresh fish that will make you feel like you were in the ocean where the fish was caught. Or like fresh salmon that a bear caught with his bare hands. I thought the roll was the right ratio of fish and rice. Just enough rice where it acts like a transfer device for the fish. Service was excellent. If you are in the area, you should come through and enjoy some fish. read more

I've been wanting to try this spot and decided to bite the bullet by ordering through Postmates for dinner. Service fees were a bit more than usual due to the distance, but I wanted to try something different from rotation and this was at the top of places to try. What we ordered: 2 Choice Bento Box with Mixed Tempura & Beef Teriyaki Candy Cane Roll Yellowtail Sashimi The yellowtail sashimi comes 3 pieces to an order with the usual garnishes of shiso leaf, shredded radish, lemon and a carrot. Nothing super fantastic about it aside from the thick slices which was nice. The candy cane roll was topped with salmon and avocado with spicy tuna and cucumber inside. The spicy tuna definitely had a kick and was surprising to pack such heat. The boyfriend got the the 2 choice bento. Beef teriyaki was cooked how he liked it - medium well. The sides were pickles, potato salad and a small slice of orange. Decent portions, but I think he prefers our usual rotation for the value. For our first try, it wasn't bad, but I think it would have been better as a dine-in option. I was drawn by their unique naming convention for their rolls, but also interested in exploring sashimi and nigiri selections. For freshness, I think I'll have to give them another try in person, or like, when we can eat inside again. read more

i ordered a caterpillar roll and a miso soup. i was by myself so i didn't order any appetizers, but next time i would want to try the spicy garlic edamame! with 8 pieces, the roll was tasty and super filling. it had avocado, imitation crab, and eel covered with eel sauce and bonito flakes. it wasn't too busy in there, but i did have to wait a while to get my check. i wasn't in a rush to leave so i didn't mind. :) read more

Sushi Bear - Caterpillar Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Shockingly fresh sushi in a cozy corner of Tustin. Got one of the lunch specials, the miso, salad, and fish were all delicious and revitalizing. The portions were generous, but we did not feel overstuffed. Treat yourself to the house carpaccio and some tamago on the side. The staff said the tamago is a home recipe and I believe it- it's the best I've ever had and it's not even close! read more

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I walked in right at 145pm to have lunch with kids, some lady said they were closed. How can you be close if it's not even 2pm? You turn down a party of 5? No worries, last time I will have lunch. Sad thing is I always get big dinner orders to go for my family Thank you! read more