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    Sushi Wasabi

    4.2 (504 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Wild Salmon Sushi
    Jack N.

    This place was amazing! I was pleasantly surprised by such a great sushi place in this little tiny plaza. They say the hole in the wall spots are the best, and this place is very good! The salmon sushi was delicious! The way they prepare it with the kelp and sesame seeds just tastes so fresh and delicious. Ankimo was great! Dessert was very fresh and creamy. Uni was great! ikura was good, would have tasted better if it was marinated. Overall, everything on the Omakase menu was superb and delicious and amazing. The only reason I don't give this place 5 stars was because the speed of which portions were coming out felt a little slow. This is especially considering that there wasn't many people dining here at the time, so I can only imagine what this place might be like when it's actually busy? Overall, this is a great spot for fresh and delicious sushi!

    Margaret N.

    Great omakase experience in a quaint little restaurant. Definitely hometown feel when you enter. They do reservations only, no walk-in so make sure you can to make reservations. All the dishes were super fresh and food. Service was great! We tried the Japanese tiramisu and matcha pudding...both very good. Would definitely come back again with my family. Kids can order a la carte.

    Yurie H.

    Great quality sushi that is homey and intimate. Sushi wasabi is a hole is a wall eatery in a small mall. There are only few seatings so reservation is a must. This place does omakase style (10 piece sushi, handroll, and sliced sashimi appetizer) for $80. We both got the omakase and my fiance got the miso soup on the side ($3). For drinks we got a bottle of cold and hot sake. The dishes placed out one at a time so it was a relaxing experience. The scallops and the blue handroll were my favorite! All the sashimi were buttery and decadent. My only complaint is that the course is a bit pricy for $80 considering the portion. Overall super pleased with the service, would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for omakase sushi.

    blue crab handroll
    Edbert S.

    This place is pretty good. This is located in a rundown strip mall with an autozone and 7eleven. We had a reservation at opening time (12 pm) on a Saturday. It was a little awkward since we were the only ones dining. From the opening time until we were finished with the omakase, not a single person came inside. This is definitely a hole in a wall place, but don't let that deceive you. The food was delicious. Overall, the food was great. The courses came a plate at a time, rather than your other omakase experience where you usually get one nigiri at a time. I loved the white fish course a lot but also their well known blue crab handroll. It was extremely smooth with a lot of crabby essence. I would usually like it with a more of a meaty bite instead of just a smooth paste texture, but nevertheless, it was extremely good. Service was great as well. The waitress came by quite often, but again.. .we were the only ones there lol The price can be a little steep. They only provide one option if you choose to dine in, which is the $80 omakase and you can choose to add on 3 more items for an additional cost. For an $80 omakase for 10 nigiris, a sashimi course, and a blue crab handroll without a dessert included is a little too much in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, everything was great, but not to the price point. I'm happy that there are quality sushi spots in the Tustin/Irvine area.

    Tuna
    Nao I.

    Been coming to sushi wasabi for almost 10 years now It's pretty rare to do a walk in, I think I came on a Saturday night and they turned me away but I was able to call the next day and get a reservation for that night They only do omakase which is about $70(?) and it's almost the same menu as when I was in high school so a bit predictable on what's coming out next lol. My all time favorite item is the blue crab hand roll! Seaweeds extra crispy, filled with tons of creamy crab, this is the only thing I'll reorder at the end if I feel like treating myself

    Japanese Tiramisu
    Nelson T.

    We were lucky to get a Sunday Night Mother's Day special reservation. Usually they are closed on Sundays. The special was the Omakase with dessert included. First time here and we were blown away by the intimate setting and high quality service & food. Our Waitress Rie paid constant attention checking on ginger, water, drinks and food quality. Throughout dinner, most, if not all, needs were anticipated. We enjoyed the fish and combinations that were delicately prepared. Sake prices are reasonable. Please order the dessert. It is worth it.

    Sea urchin and salmon egg sushi
    john g.

    Don't judge a book by its cover. We decided to try this place because my wife found it on Yelp and we were in the area. The establishment is located in a strip mall with a convenience store, auto zone, and another restaurant. Initially when we pulled up I was skeptical because of the location and the way the outside looked. There is nothing fancy about the decor but it's clean. Upon entering we were greeted by a nice lady - likely one of the owners who told us that it was Omakase only. If we were ok with that then we could sit. The chef went to work immediately. We were incredibly surprised wi the the quality of the fish and the flavorful preparation. After multiple rounds we left satisfied and pleasantly surprised. The prices are not cheap but I think the food was well worth the price. I recommend this spot - come with an open mind and an empty stomach.

    Salonee D.

    Sushi Wasabi was such a pleasant surprise, this was my first time trying Omakase and I loved it and have gone back multiple times! Food: All the dishes were thoughtfully laid out and served! My favorites were the blue crab hand roll and final dish with an assortment of sushi! All the fish was fresh and flavorful! If you have a large appetite, I'd recommend adding on dishes of your favorites, everything is SO good. I personally added more blue crab hand rolls. Service: Service was great, all the staff and chefs are welcoming! I recommend calling for a reservation since the place is small! I've succeeded with walk ins during non-rush hours Parking: There's a parking lot in front that generally has spots open :)

    Unreal experience Customer service was top notch. Great price for an omakase. Most places are $100+ and we paid around $80 Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic omakase experience.

    Golden eye snapper, miso cod, chutoro, otoro, blue fin tuna.
    Mark D.

    We came across this place after walking by to pick up some breakfast burritos at Hole Mole and were intrigued of the small size from the outside. Sushi wasabi is a very lowkey sushi spot that serves phenomenal food. Menu includes a 10 piece omakase set with a few other chef specials to choose from and we had to try it all. All of it was excellent! The staff was kind and attentive, and there is one chef behind the bar preparing the sushi sets. Although I've had these pieces of fish plenty of times before, each piece that was served here brought on what I thought was a unique and well put together experience of sushi flavor. Lastly, the pace of which it was served was perfect. There looked to be about 20 seats divided between 5 tables so it is recommended to make a reservation. Of course sushi of this quality is on the pricier and is comparable to omakase spots around OC. So if you're willing to spend on good sushi try this place out. 11/10 recommend. My wife and I are happy to have found this place and definitely will be back!

    Albacore
    Rebecca L.

    This place doesn't look like much from the outside but you'd be surprised at how delicious the food taste. My friend ordered the dinner omakase for us. We left with happy tongues and bellies. I really really enjoyed the blue crab handroll. I'm practically salivating now just thinking about it. Go on, don't hesitate. Make that reservation. Your tastebuds and mind will be blown.

    Chef Kazu

    Ambiance aside....better than NOBU. Best sushi I have had in Southern CA. Great service. "No Calofornia Rolls".....I love that! 100% worth the visit.

    Deluxe nigiri with three additional handrolls Blue crab and Waygu beef
    Alexis B.

    Solid straightforward sushi eats.... This review is overdue. I decided to try them during the take out only phase of this panini LOL. SO, I followed them on Instagram and watched our for their updates on what was on the menu and when to order. I wanted to ball out on myself so I ordered the nigiri deluxe and that comes with 11 pieces and a handroll. I also ordered three additional rolls. I love blue crab handrolls I definitely needed more than one with this meal. First visit was curbside and the hostess was sweet and delivered to my car with the quickness. I was so excited to get home and rip into this meal. I loved the way they presented the handrolls. It's wrapped up separately from the rice filled goodness. I like this because it kept it from getting soggy . The blue crab handrolls were tasty ,I'm addicted to blue crab so it would've been nice if they were filled a little more with crab. The favorite was the Waygu beef handroll , never had that before and the next time I ordered, I ordered 2 more of those :D Everything was so good. Super fresh and fulfilling . I don't recall all the fish I had but I have noooooo complaints with this meal. I came back the following month and it hit the straightforward sushi spot again. This isn't your maki roll type place. As I write this I'm getting hungry for that Waygu and blue crab handrolls. I need to pay a third visit !

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    $80 for 10 pieces Omakase. I guess it is a pretty good deal for what the chef select.

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    We had the spicy garlic edamame to start, and honestly it was one of the best spicy edamame's I've…read morehad. The California roll was solid, and the 911 roll was really good, definitely spicy, but still manageable even if you're not great with heat. The Ebi Lover was good too, but the real standout was the Snowflake. And no, I'm not being biased , this roll was just THAT good. The combo of fresh fish, tangy ponzu, and a little baby cilantro tied everything together perfectly. It's easily one of my top rolls ever, and I'd come back just for that. Service was super fast, the place wasn't too busy, and the sushi overall was really good. Prices were moderate, nothing crazy.

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    Spicy Beef Udon here is the best I have tasted. You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu…read more Handmade noodles, authentic seasoning, bursting with flavor. There will always be a long wait and for good reason. A must try if you are in the area.

    I visited on a Friday afternoon around 11:45AM shortly after they opened (11:30AM) and almost every…read moretable was filled already! There were two ladies taking orders so ordering was quick; the wait for the food to arrive was very long. I got the spicy seafood udon with standard spice, which took nearly 25 minutes. I would not recommend coming here during a work lunch because you will be rushing through your meal, as that was our experience. While the spicy seafood udon is delicious, the soup serving is small. A pro is that there is large shrimp in the soup and lots of baby clams. For a standard spice level, the soup was surprisingly very savory and spicy. Normally when I order something spicy at a Japanese restaurant, I expect the flavor to not actually be spicy. The udon comes with a fried rice ball with a cheese filling on the side. You should toss the rice ball in the broth to soak up all the flavor and eat it because the ball itself is very hard. In terms of price, the food is expensive for the portion. The restaurant itself is very small so I highly recommend arriving early wait or to put yourself on the Yelp waitlist. The parking lot is shared with other businesses in the plaza, so you might have to do a few loops if it's a busy time of day.

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