Yelp me, Yelp you! We arrived at Sushi District around 8:00 p.m., about an hour and a half before closing. The restaurant is located on the corner of a strip mall and was very clean and inviting. It was packed when we arrived, so our family of five ended up sitting at the sushi bar. I was honestly surprised by how affordable the menu was. At first, I was a little skeptical about the quality because of the prices, but the food definitely did not disappoint. We ordered a variety of hand rolls and cut rolls, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The portions were just right--not oversized, but definitely not too small either. I also enjoyed a cold Kirin beer with the meal. The service was good, the staff was friendly, and the sushi chefs looked very focused and serious about their craft. You could tell they took pride in what they were preparing. Our total bill was only about $98 for a family of five, which is an excellent deal for fresh sushi in Orange County. We will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. Affordable, fresh, friendly, and satisfying. Sushi District was a pleasant surprise! read more

Sushi District - Crispy rice with spicy tuna. Supposed to be 4 but i already ate the other one! Look how thick it is. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great looking food and very large portions!! However the taste was not something i'd rave about, the rice on the rolls was overwhelming and the fish was quite chewy. the service fell short in some moments, especially when there were two servers and two tables including us, it was hard to wave someone down. I very much enjoyed how filling it was for the price however! read more

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If you're looking for sushi. Put down yelp and come to Sushi District. They get daily shipments of fresh fish delivered EVERYDAY . What's delivered today will sell out by end of day. I am so impressed by the portion sizes and prices. For the quality and price I don't think anywhere else compares. This is a secret gem if you haven't been here. The waiter Jay was extremely knowledgeable and super welcoming for a first time customer. He was a great host and so impressed with this place read more

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Saw this place on TikTok and jumped right over here from Torrance before shopping trip with my mama! EXCELLENT quality of sushi including its uni! Look at its color! The fish amount of generous and prices are more than fair! The place is clean and the server is so attentive! Will be back for more very soon! Come check this place out! read more

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Only got nigiris and a salmon skin handroll. Good size cuts and each was very fresh. My critique is that they have mainly one sauce/pairing for every nigiri which worked for the most part, but it was redundant. The sauce is a light salty vinegar. I felt the sauce did not go well with the tuna and fatty tuna, and overpowered the taste of some other fish that might've been better off without or with a different sauce/seasoning. I really like the quality of their fish but I got a little sick of that one flavor over and over. Will likely come again but get sauce on the side read more

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The kid asked for sushi, so we decided to try something new. Reviews looked promising, and I'm always a fan of a place I can grab a last minute reservation at. There were definitely some highs. The place itself is super cute, the veggie tempura was spot on, and we loved the "nuclear bomb" and the yaya roll was the favorite of the night. That's where the standouts and though and overall it was a bit hit and miss for us. Service was mid at best. A table that was seated after us was able to order and get their food before we were even given the chance to order, and we had to flag someone down multiple times just for the basics. For the other food we ordered, the golden dragon roll was just okay and honestly had way too many toppings. The three item bento box was a lot of food, but the teriyaki chicken and beef were not enjoyable and I wouldn't order them again. The spicy pork had good flavor, but was way too greasy and barely had any actual pork. Glad we tried it, but I don't see us coming back. read more

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We had dinner here the other night. There is a small parking lot available. The restaurant itself is quite small and can fill up quickly. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants and sushi restaurants in the OC. The quality here is unbelievable. They get fresh fish deliveries 6 days a week. We let Chef Chris create whatever he wanted for us. It might be my go-to order on my next visit. We started with ceviche. They take nori and deep fry it into a chip. The shrimp, octopus and vegetables piled on top were not only generous but absolutely delicious. A great and refreshing way to start off the meal. Then came the nigiri. The Toro melted in our mouths. The sushi rice uses a red vinegar that makes you just want to enjoy the nigiri as is. Do not add any shoyu to it. That would be a huge injustice to the nigiri. The jumbo scallops, the A5 wagyu, the Saba, the red snapper, yes everything we got was unreal. The freshness and the flavors were incredible. We also got some rolls. The A5 wagyy roll was so good. The toro roll just reminded me that you can never have roo much toro. The blue crab roll was a rice-less roll and just stuffed with blue crab. One of the best sushi meals I have ever had. The prices are really reasonable for the quality that you get. The service was also fantastic. I cannot wait to go again. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't too bad. This place is located in a corner plaza so parking can get tight and of course people can't drive for shit. The ambiance is a very cozy feel and the service is good. The cool part is seeing the chefs cook in front of you when they make the rolls. The matcha drink is trash don't get it. 0/5. The peach tea is lit. 5/5. The Wagyu roll was amazing. Lots of flavors and I almost got full off one roll. The Wagyu literally just melts in your mouth. 5/5. The geisha roll wasn't bad. I don't think I was a fan of the cream cheese. But overall it was good. 3.9/5. The coolest is seeing the nigiri all 50% off. We got a bunch. It was great. Fresh seafood too. 5/5. Def a spot to come check out read more

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For all the sushi lovers here you can find fresh dolphin tuna fish delicious usually not every sushi restaurant have dolphin, tuna here you can find it and it's delicious and very reasonable prices. They all run between 18 to 7 $ the customer service is amazing thank you Skyler. read more

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Came as they just open so got seated right away. Small place with roughly six tables and sushi counter seating with side patio seating. We went here to check it out since we heard the prices are quite reasonable and it is for the quality of the fishes. Parking can be rough during peak hours or weekends and holidays since it a small parking lot with ALOT of restaurants within the complex. Menu has plenty of great choices to choose from for sure. You self picked on the menu sheets and order drinks and specials items directly with the staff. Staff are nice but somehow very unorganized, they/she brought 2 drinks for 3 people and had to asked for it. She gave us the order from without a pen so had to asked. Since we ordered a lot of sushi, asked for ALOT of gingers so we don't have to ask ALOT later...well, she only brought the small or tiny portion so we kept asking 7-8 times more. Two of the items did not came out so we asked and she forgot to let us know that they didn't have it for today after she was informed by the chef. The foods are fresh, tasty very good and nicely presented. The place is clean and well organized for a small space. Once we done we asked for the check and once they charged the card, they forgot a pen for us to sign...we asked and it took about 5 mins later with me asking another person for a pen. Maybe it's an off day for the waitstaff today. But overall, good foods, good service, good place and great price kinda place to go for sushi for sure. read more

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Yum found this place off of a random tik tok and I'm so glad I did. It's perfect because it's right across from my lash place. You can taste the quality of the fish and you can't beat the prices. Each nigiri was so delicious, the rolls are huge, and the sushi chefs were so cool. I'm surprised it wasn't more packed on a Friday night. We will definitely be back! read more

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Looking for a sushi spot near the hotel my family was staying at. I asked for a recommendation from staff at the front desk at the hotel and they were no help. So I looked on Yelp and found this spot with 4 1/2 stars. Sushi District did not disappoint. Jay our server was kind & helpful. Jay explained that the Sushi pieces are 50% off and Sushi Rolls are 20% off. We ordered the following items: Salmon Sushi, Squid Sushi, Alaskan Roll, Spider Roll, Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura & Spicy Garlic Edamame. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. The parking is packed. So we parked down the street by Chipotle and walked to Sushi District. read more

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Sushi District is the first sushi place in California that I genuinely enjoy. I visit Japan almost every year, and honestly, one of the main reasons I go is to eat sushi. The difference in quality and flavor is usually very noticeable. When I asked the staff why their sushi tastes so similar to what I get in Japan, they explained that they make "real sushi" using a blend of red vinegar, apricot, and French salt in their rice. The flavor is so well balanced that you don't even need soy sauce to enjoy the sushi. They also receive fresh fish almost every day, and the quality was honestly unreal. Every piece tasted incredibly fresh and carefully prepared. What made the experience even better was the service. Everyone was warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, which made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. What's even more surprising is the price. Sushi starts at just $1.92 per piece, which feels crazy for the level of quality they're serving. It's rare to find sushi this authentic in California, especially at such an affordable price. I honestly don't know where else you can get this level of quality without spending significantly more. 10/10. Highly recommended. read more

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Dear chef, please reduce the vinegar in the rice. First time in the restaurant yesterday. I ordered the variety of nigiri. The fish and rice ratio is perfect. You can taste the freshness and quality of the fish. The only thing off is the ratio of vinegar the chef cooks the sushi rice which is too overpowering. The first bite is very impressive but all I can remember is the sour taste from the rice even with the unagi piece. Other than that, service is great. read more

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It takes one hour to get only one item. Don't take orders, if you can't handle it. Very disappointed !!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I am soo happy I found this sushi spot, it is incredible! Great ambiance, amazing service, and the nigiri cuts are amazing! Their fish is so fresh, it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend anyone to come here you will not be disappointed! My wife and I ordered: Salmon Belly 5/5 Toro 5/5 Yellowtail belly 5/5 Aji 5/5 Wagyu 4/5 Jumbo scallop 5/5 Spicy Scallop 3/5 Halibut 5/5 Black snapper 5/5 Salmon avacado roll 5/5 Escolar 5/5 Their rice is amazing moist and fresh! Can't wait to be back :) read more

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I joined some friends that were visiting from out of town. We were here on a Monday night around 6pm and was immediately seated. There's more table vs sushi bar seating. Even though they didn't have salmon skin salad on the menu, they happily made it for us. Although I felt that it had too much dressing. Very reasonably priced sushi. The portion of the crispy rice spicy tuna was quite large where I thought it was too much rice for my liking. Near the end of our meal the chef gave us a bonus with a small bowl of mixed sashimi which was sweet of him read more

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Stopped by on a Friday night; they were packed and busy! I see this restaurant often passing through the area.Thought I finally give it a try! Lively and friendly atmosphere. I ended up ordering takeout instead. The wait was 30min for sushi. First impression-- the four rolls were nicely packaged. Overall, the sushi tasted fresh and tasty. They have a good amount of spicy rolls if you enjoy fiery flavors. Their sauces that accompanied the rolls were light, which is what I prefer over the deeper flavors of the dipping sauces. Rolls ordered: 1. Sexy Bluefin Tuna is my fav--I like the dipping sauce and the roll overall is unique. 2. Ya Ya Yellowtail- spicy on top of spicy on top of spicy haha ( I love it!). 3. Funky lemon salmon is light and citrusy light flavor. 4. Spicy tuna rainbow roll is a twist on regular rainbow roll, but the heat steps it up IMO. I'll definitely eat here again! read more

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Do NOT order the beef bulgogi -- it's 75% just onions for the price of beef. Sesame chicken though it's so good! read more

Sushi District - Beef bulgogi is mostly ONIONS -- not beef. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Top 10 best Sushi Bars in Orange County CA. By far the highest quality freshest fish, great value, frendliest local sushi bar. The executive chef Chris is number #1. highly recommend. read more

The quality of the nigiri is unmatched! Like other Yelpers have stated, once they've run out of their daily supply, they are out for the day. I sadly missed out on trying their toro bowl yesterday but the disappointment was quickly forgotten because everything else was beyond delicious. I love that their rice is seasoned perfectly and the yuzu(?) on their salmon is perfect. read more

My bf and I were craving sushi and stumbled upon this place randomly. This restaurant is located in the corner of busy, small parking plaza! It was easy to join the yelp waitlist. It's a pretty busy spot as it's pretty small, but there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking is limited, but free in the parking lot. The food was delicious and a great price as well. Our bill was $50 for 3 rolls and 6 nigiri's. Servers were all welcoming and friendly. Great service. This is definitely a hidden gem and I will for sure be back! Food review: Nigiri: (5/5) The fish was sooo fresh and melted in my mouth. I tried the yellowtail, salmon, and bluefin tuna. I ended up ordering more. You also can't beat the price! Salmon avocado roll: (5/5) Presentation was ugly but the flavor was amazing. Good sized roll and salmon was very fresh. read more

This spot has become our favorite go to sushi spot in OC. Every piece on nigiri melts in your mouth. The staff is great. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and attentive. This place is quickly becoming a weekly tradition. Must try for sushi lovers. read more

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Came here to eat dinner on a weekend, waited for approximately 30 minutes before we were seated. Everything we ordered was good, especially the marinade on the Kura it was tasty! I loved it! Plenty of parking. Sushi chefs were so nice they gave us some complimentary sashimi!!! read more

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I think I found our new favorite sushi spot in Costa Mesa. I found it when we were driving in the area and noted to come back. I went for a solo date night and spent about $20 on 4 pieces of sushi and a roll which was not bad at all and I left full. I then took my partner a month later for him to try it and he loved it. We got the black dragon roll which we loved and the golden tiger roll. They don't skimp on the fish and overall it was delicious and affordable. The staff is great too. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for yummy sushi! read more

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Oh this place is great! A friend brought me here for my first time recently and I've been back so many times after to show it to more friends. They have a great deal on nigiri and it is such fresh delicious quality fish. The place is pretty small but they fit a lot of tables into that space. For how crowded it can get the service is pretty good. Sitting at the bar is the best seat in the house. Chefs are kind and really attentive. Think this is our regular spot now. read more

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Absolutely the best hidden gem in Costa Mesa. The food is top quality and the staff treat you like family (the ones you like). I can't recommend this place enough read more

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This place is my go-to sushi spot. I've been coming here for like 3+ years now and even though it's super simple and not flashy, the sushi is always really fresh and solid. It's not one of those trendy places, but I actually prefer it that way. The rolls are fun and there's always something I end up ordering again. I have way too many pictures from here at this point because I keep going back. It's just one of those comfort spots for me!!! read more

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If you live in the Costa Mesa, Newport area Sushi District has to become your go to sushi spot. The quality of fish is pronominal, unlike anything you can get elsewhere. Nobu Who??? Value is so good. They could charge me twice as much and I'd keep coming back for more. Staff is so friendly, and always on top of what you need. Try Sushi District and I promise it will not disappoint. read more

AMAZING food, ambiance, and even better service. A must-try in Costa Mesa. There are like 4-5 sushi spots in the area but this is hands down my favorite. If you go - definitely try the Toro! read more

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The food is fresh the service is amazing Jennifer was our host she was able to accommodate us with a busy hour I do recommend to coming here if you are in the area I will definitely come here again read more

Dining while out of my home area this place dis not disappoint! Great food, I'd give it $$$ not $$ but the food was great service thoughtful and prompt so I have no issue paying more. For the diabetics I would have liked to see a non family sashimi plate on the menu. Something in the 13-15 price range with an included soup n salad for around 35-45$. I made do with the family plate and two extra no rice cucumber Philly rolls. Left happy and full. Will come back next year when I'm down for the expo and bring my family! Thank you guys great dinner and thank you for allowing me to get it a way that was as low carb to carb free as possible!!! Cheers! read more

Food was good, we enjoyed everything we ordered and service was excellent. Small cozy restaurant. Will be back! read more

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We are a Family of 4 from San Diego. My son got hungry went to Sushi District. We ordered a lot see photos. The food was awesome. Price inexpensive.The Uni and ikura were the best tasting.The spicy Salmon roll was good too but the rice was falling apart. The chef gave us a complimentary sashimi (see photo) that was good too. We want to comeback there again to try other food on the menu and eat more Uni :) read more

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Food was great and the service was amazing. The owner/manager was super friendly and spent a lot of time talking to me since I was dining on my own. Will definitely return here when I'm in the area and recommend everyone in the area to check out Sushi District. read more

We got takeout from here tonight and it was great! We ordered a bento box with chicken katsu, gyoza and chicken teriyaki, plus an order of Ave of Star sushi roll and salmon avocado roll. The prices were reasonable and the food was ready on time. I really liked that the bento box options included multiple servings of protein, so you could make it a hearty meal. The sushi itself tasted fresh and was on par with other sushi places I've gotten takeout from. read more

Was invited here by a friend and it was great! Jay was also a wonderful server. I was able to also have my wonderful dog on the patio. read more

Beautiful sashimi, good nigiri. Nice casual atmosphere, quiet, good service. Would love to go back.

Nice place, like the menu. They are fast serving and good tasting sushi. I really like their bento box which has a choice of three items and It did not disappoint read more

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I've come here twice and both times Jay was our server. He's friendly and attentive. When we needed extra ginger, he brought it quickly! The items are reasonably priced but stop by for their HH Tues-Sat 2-5:30pm for some cheaper appetizers and cut rolls! We enjoyed the CA roll, Spicy Salmon and Spicy Yellowtail rolls that were on HH and then added the Ave of Star Roll. I'll be back next time I'm in town! read more

Sushi District - Spicy Yellowtail Roll (8pcs) Spicy Salmon Roll (8pcs) Sesame Seeds Ave of Star Roll (8pcs) California Roll (8pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California