Absolutely incredible omakase experience! Every piece of fish was unbelievably fresh and practically melted in my mouth. The quality was exceptional, and you could really taste the care that went into every bite. I also loved the variety of fish--they served selections I don't usually get to try, and each one was unique and delicious. The entire meal felt thoughtfully curated from start to finish. If you're looking for a high-quality omakase experience, I can't recommend this place enough! And as always the service was impeccable! read more

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Hole in the wall / family owned vibes! Kind of a hidden gem in Santa Ana, the location is unsuspecting but the interior is very nice and gives great date night vibes! From their wall it looks like they import their fishes from Japan and have rotating daily specials. Would recommend the 9 pc sushi! Extra plates for plating and aesthetic :) read more

Taberu Sushi - 9 pc sushi + sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I wish the same freshness and care was given to a "to-go" order as order placed while seated. Tonight we ordered a Sunomono Salad, Gyoza & 2x Spicy Tuna crispy rice. The cucumber salad was not even edible- no where on the menu does it say covered in picked seaweed, it also was the most rubbery joke of a cucumber. The Gyoza was limp and undercooked & the crispy rice tasted like and chewed as if it was left over from days ago. Super disappointing & really frustrating to spend that kind of money for nothing. read more

Hidden gem on its way to a Michelin nomination. Come before everyone else finds out. Hands down best sushi in Orange County. The fish is always fresh and generously portioned. Staff are friendly and professional. Shoutout to Andrew! Our go to every time we're craving sushi in OC. Interior decor is modern and tasteful. Plating is beautiful with salmon donburi and chirashi bowl. You can tell the chef is very detail oriented. Honestly, bring a first date foodie here and knock their socks off. We love it here! read more

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Seriously one of my favorite sushi spots!! It's such an amazing hidden gem! I've dined here a good handful of times but this last time I decided to come solo and eat at the sushi bar. Came to this place around 6:30pm and I was actually the only one there at the time. It's not a bad thing but this place should be packed because it's so good! The staff are so welcoming and sitting at the sushi bar made it so much better as I was able to watch the sushi making and staff were very informative about their sushi and how it's prepared. Empty dishes were picked up promptly and I was checked on often to see how everything was going. The sushi chef was kind enough to give me a complimentary dish that included a type of marinated salmon and it came in a cute martini glass. I also had the salmon donburi bowl. I usually order the charashi bowl when I dine with someone but this time around it would be too much for me. Everything tasted fresh and had good flavor. And you know I have to have fresh wasabi! Loved that the bowl came with miso soup and a side seaweed and cucumber dish. I definitely was full after this meal! Soon after I began my meal, more customers started showing up. The restaurant itself has booths for more privacy and tables lined in the middle for smaller or larger groups. I really want to try the omakase here so I think I will try that next time! read more

Taberu Sushi - Salmon Donburi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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A hole-in-the-wall not to be missed. Friends and I wanted some sushi after our beach day and we found this low-key sushi joint located in Santa Ana. I've been to this plaza many times but never noticed this spot. Thanks to Yelp, we found this place with affordable nigiri and great reviews. Each of us ordered the 9-piece sushi set and it was actually the PERFECT amount of food for us ladies. I also loved how they had unique nigiri instead of the typical ones you get (salmon, tuna, yellowtail). And you can tell they were fresh- even the mackerel (my least favorite fish but actually decent here). The server also knew the details of each fish and shared that their menu changes daily, depending on the fish that Japan sends. I will definitely be returning! read more

Taberu Sushi - Cherry salmon with gochujang sauce - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Came for dinner and loved everything we got! So impressed by the snow crab rolls which are a California roll but with real snow crab instead of imitation crab! - 7 piece sushi: fish was fresh and each piece was pretty big! Especially impressed by the size of the tuna and salmon pieces - Salmon on top of snow crab roll: forgot to take a photo of this but the salmon sashimi on top was a big piece over the snow crab California roll with truffle oil - Shrimp tempura roll: fresh shrimp tempura on top of the snow crab California roll - S&T roll: surf n turf roll with a slice of Wagyu on top and lobster roll inside. I couldnt really taste the lobster inside but the wagyu beef on top was really good! - Birthday dessert: we forgot to tell the server it was our friends bday but he overheard us say happy birthday to her and brought out this Japanese cheesecake at the end which we really appreciated! It was so good and had so much flavor and was pretty dense despite it being so small. We were able to share it between 4 people. Will definitely be back! I really enjoyed the snow crab rolls, even more than the nigiri which I usually prefer over rolls! read more

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Lunch at Taberu Sushi turned out to be a genuinely great experience. The moment we sat down, the staff made sure we felt taken care of -- attentive, friendly, and clearly committed to giving us a smooth dining experience. The highlight was definitely the salmon rolls. They were incredibly fresh, with that clean, buttery flavor you only get when the fish is top quality. Each bite was balanced, delicious, and honestly better than what you find at most casual sushi spots. Service stayed consistently great throughout the meal. Drinks were refilled quickly, plates cleared without interrupting, and the team checked in just enough to make sure everything was perfect without hovering. Overall, Taberu delivers fresh sushi, warm hospitality, and a lunch experience that feels both relaxed and memorable. It's the kind of spot you leave already planning your next visit. Miguel C. read more

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簡單是如此的快樂，只可惜對很多人而言，快樂卻不是那麼的簡單～ 這是不曉得要吃啥，後來決定來探探的日本料理店，yelp 上看起來review 星星4.8 顆 ，3 百多個review , sushi 看起來也很吸引人，跟愛吃的好友 中午過來嚐嚐，點了 烤干貝， yellowtail , 跟兩個sushi special, 先說,他們的服務很好，小姐細心，還把我們其中的一個miso 湯upgrade 到 有蝦子鮮味的miso, 前菜部分朋友覺得干貝的醬汁有點酸，我覺得超棒的，yellowtail 醬料配的很棒，他的8 片 sushi , 我覺得普普，最好吃的應該是那個 cherry Salmon 來這才知道 是北歐來的Salmon顏色較深，真的比較好吃，我的9 piece 就棒很多， 只可惜沒有Uni, 不過所有的魚都很新鮮，店在 Santa Ana, 在附近的， 不知道要吃啥的， 可以來探探店！ read more

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New favorite omakase meal in OC! For lunch, you can pick the Taberu Lunch Course ($85) which is smaller portion of omakase dishes or the Omakase ($170) with 16 items of chefs choice plus either snow crab porridge or chawanmushi. We picked the $170 Omakase and it was an incredible culinary experience. To start, I would recommend the chawanmushi over the porridge because the porridge seemed slightly under-seasoned. The omakase included dishes like steamed abalone, Kumamoto oyster, Santa Barbara Uni, and many seasonal fish like the Japanese halfbeak (sayori). The dishes were nicely paced and beautifully presented. The mix of sashimi, nigiri sushi, and small cooked dishes was great. Dessert was poached pear, yum. Everyday, the omakase will vary slightly, depending on the fish brought in by vendors. Can't wait to try it again! read more

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The Lunch special was delicious. They don't have California rolls, but they made a real crab roll for my daughter. The sushi chef even let my daughter design her own roll. The lemon dessert was awesome, and then my daughter got her picture taken & put on the wall. Wonderful food and very nice staff. I would 10/10 come here again. read more

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Taberu Sushi has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Santa Ana, and this was my third visit--each one better than the last. The fish is consistently fresh, with some pieces flown in straight from Japan, and every chef we've encountered has been warm and welcoming. We sat at the sushi bar this time, and chef Sam took great care of us, starting with melt-in-your-mouth toro paired with fresh scallops--an unforgettable combination. Our server Andrew rounded out the experience perfectly: friendly, attentive, and clearly knowledgeable about the menu. He even taught us a fun Korean phrase for when you're craving a little something extra, and pointed us toward the red bottle of sake for our next visit. This is a true hidden gem, and honestly, part of me wants to keep it that way--but it's too good not to share. Highly recommend! read more

Taberu Sushi - 9 piece sushi set - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've bookmarked this place for a long time bc of all the good reviews. Finally got to visit during lunch today with hubby since we were in the area. I was surprised at how dead the place was on a Sunday. There was only one other table asides from us that were dining there the entire time. The interior of the place was modern & elegant with artistic fish drawings & the fish light fixture was beautiful. The service was very polite & attentive. We both ordered the sushi set which included miso soup, salad, & chef's choice of 7 pieces of nigiri. The miso soup was on point but salad was meh. The quality of the fish was fresh & the rice to fish ratio was perfect. Their menu is extensive & they also serve their specials on the board which I'm interested in trying next time. read more

Taberu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We were initially seated at a table in the middle of the dining room, but I had requested a booth. The host said they would check if one was available, and I said that was fine. A little later, we were told another party would be getting the booth, which I understood. We then waited while another table was being cleaned. What confused me was that the staff kept asking if we still wanted to stay or if the table was okay. Since I had already explained what I preferred, I wasn't sure why I kept being asked the same question. It made me feel like there was some issue that wasn't being communicated, and I ended up feeling uncomfortable and decided to leave before dining. I can't comment on the food because we didn't get the chance to try it, but I hope the communication during the seating process can be improved. read more

Wasn't my favorite sushi place. I did order take out so that may have been why. It was good but not for the price. read more

Taberu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I want to give this place a 4.5, but I can't. The husband took me here for our anniversary. Our usual go to spot unfortunately closed down since the owners retired. We have since been trying to find a new spot. We got the lunch omakase, $85 as of this review. We got chawanmushi, 7 nigiri with different cuts of fish, their version of a mini Kaisendon (we got sweet shrimp with uni, toro tartare and A5 Wagyu with scallop), miso soup, genmaicha for palate cleansing and a special dessert at the end. There was nothing wrong with the food or service. In fact, service deserves 10/5 stars. Shout out to Mimi, she's awesome!!! The interior was BEAUTIFULLY painted. However, I can't put my finger on it as to why I cannot rate it a 5/5. I can see myself coming back as a regular for lunch if I was in the area but I can't see myself going out of my way just to eat at this particular restaurant over and over again. Would I recommend this place? 1000%. Would I decline every other sushi restaurant near me to come here? No. Either way, thank you Taberu for celebrating our anniversary with us :) read more

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What u ordered | chirashi don | crab tempura roll Taste | the crab tempura roll was good and creamy. The sashimi portion was good for the chirashi don. The blue fin and salmon were my favorites for the fish. Service | workers were nice Parking | plaza Notes| ordered takeout and had some outdoor seating in the plaza as the restaurant didn't have outdoor seating read more

Taberu Sushi - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We ordered a sashimi set, an appetizer, and a roll set to share between two people, and it ended up being the perfect amount of food. The service was excellent from start to finish. They consistently checked in on us without being intrusive, and when they noticed we were sharing, they kindly brought us a complimentary soup since the set only came with one. Such a thoughtful gesture that really elevated the experience. The set included a special miso soup that was packed with flavor yet still light and comforting. It had depth without being too salty, which made it incredibly satisfying. The sashimi set was the true standout. Every slice was incredibly fresh -- you could immediately tell by the clean taste and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Each fish had its own distinct flavor profile, from rich and silky to light and subtly sweet. The cuts were thick, glossy, and beautifully plated. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every single bite. I also ordered a sake set, which paired so well with the sashimi. The smoothness of the sake complemented the freshness of the fish perfectly and made the whole meal feel even more elevated. Overall, such a great experience. Fresh fish, thoughtful service, and a meal that felt both satisfying and refined. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

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- went for a valentines dinner and opted for the regular menu items so we could pick and choose what we wanted to eat! - the interior was gorgeous including all the cutlery! - service was lovely, accommodating, and each dish was explained to us well - I recommend reserving a spot ahead, this place gets popular! - we loved everything here! Our favorites were the jalapeño yellowtail appetizer, s & t roll, cherry salmon and toro sashimi - everything was melt-in-your-mouth tender and expertly paired with its seasonings and sauces read more

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I LOVE this place and can't believe it took me this long to try it! My friend and I ordered the Taberu Lunch Course (basically a mini omakase), and every course was thoughtfully prepared. The course included a chawanmushi with shiitake mushroom and shrimp, followed by 7 pieces of seasonal wild-caught fish. My favorite part was the mini kaisendon with Kumamoto oyster with caviar, sweet amaebi with creamy Bara uni, and toro that completely melted in my mouth. The yuzu mochi at the end was perfect -- not too sweet and had a nice chew to it. We also ordered the spicy garlic soy edamame, mizu tako aburi, and spicy tuna crispy rice. The crispy rice was a standout -- crunchy, flavorful, and topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce, and serrano. Delicious! Service was on point. Andrew, the team leader, was super friendly and knowledgeable, and his recommendation of the yuzu sakari highball ended up being my favorite drink of the night. Slightly sweet, citrusy, and dangerously easy to drink. The owner Lynn, chef Sam, chef Sylvia, and chef Joon were incredibly kind and welcoming, and you can really tell how much care goes into the food here. The restaurant also has a quiet, intimate ambiance that made my experience feel even more relaxing. I love that the fish selection changes with the seasons, making it even more unique. This place just earned a permanent spot in my rotation. read more

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I ordered the toro donburi and WOW!! It was so mouthwateringly delicious. I didn't finish it and had some leftovers for the next day, and it was STILL good! We also ordered the double hamachi roll which I don't recommend. It was rather plain. The interior of the restaurant is very cute and aesthetic. The service was excellent. I'd love to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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Had the 16-piece sashimi platter and was really impressed. The fish was fresh, high quality, and beautifully presented. Each piece had a clean taste and good texture, and you could tell care was taken with both the selection and preparation. The variety was great, with each fish offering something a little different. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was comfortable without feeling pretentious. Overall, a great spot for anyone who appreciates quality sashimi. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Taberu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Came here for a date night and got the omakase course for $170 pp. It's a 16 item course with fish availability varying by season. The fish was super fresh and didn't taste fishy at all. Service was very friendly and attentive. Everyone took the time to explain each course carefully. Would recommend to anyone looking for a chill sushi spot! It's not too loud, so you don't have to struggle when talking with your partner. read more

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Stopped by for dinner tonight and had a lovely time. This place is located next to Mother's, so there's lots of parking nearby. The restaurant is newer and is very bright with plenty of seating. You can also make reservations on Yelp which is a huge plus. Service was excellent, everyone was so nice and attentive. For food, we ordered the Yellowtail w/ Jalapeños, Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna, Salmon/Toro/Yellowtail Sushi, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll. All of the fish was very fresh and of great quality, so rest assured that no matter what you order, you can expect it to be quality. All of the dishes were good, but my only issue was that the shrimp tempura roll wasn't really a roll, but rather shrimp tempura on top of a crab roll. While the shrimp tasted great and was well prepared, I wouldn't order that dish again. Regardless, everything else was delicious. I'm really happy to have this place close by and would definitely recommend checking it out. I plan to come back and try some of their other dishes soon. read more

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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The service was fantastic, very warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. I have been on the hunt for my new favorite sushi spot, and this may be it. It was one of the few sushi spots I found to be open on a Monday.The food and drinks were amazing. DRINKS I tried the sake flight, which was a fun and unique taster that I haven't had at another sushi restaurant which included 3 tasters: Suigei Junmai, Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo, Gozenshu 1859 Junmai Daiginjo. They have a premium option as well. APPETIZERS Baked jumbo Scallop 4pcs (5/5) This was a fun and creative dish that came out with cheese/sauce boiling in the shell, beware the plate is hot. The scallops had Volcano Mayo Sauce, Tobiko, Scallion. The dish was delicious, but the presentation was even better. Seaweed salad (4/5) This was another very unique dish which not only came with the typical green seaweed salad, but black kelp. This black kelp was very unique and I have never had it before, I wasn't a huge fan of the taste or texture, but my husband enjoyed it. Both were very fresh. Salmon crudo (5/5) A very simple dish of salmon, sauce, capers. This was a light and flavorful appetizer with fresh fish. SUSHI ROLLS Double Hamachi (5/5) This signature roll included: Spicy Yellow Tail, Cucumber Topped with Yellow Tail, Onion Ponzu, Serrano. The yellowtail was fresh, and the balance of the roll was perfect. The serrano just gave it a small bit of spiciness. Double Salmon (5/5) Another top seller here which was also fresh and well balanced, if you like salmon that is. It included Spicy Salmon, Cucumber Topped with Salmon, Truffle Aioli, Tobiko, Chives. Wagyu piece (5/5) This individual wagyu beef roll was very simple with just a thin slice of beef on rice, but it was perfection. The beef melted in my mouth. I have definitely been to sushi restaurants where the wagyu was served tough and overcooked, but was cooked perfectly here. A little pricy for one piece, but definitely worth it to try. Everything was amazing here and we can't wait to come back! read more

Taberu Sushi - Kelp and seaweed salad - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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So good my son asked me to always this review while in the parking lot after dinner. Service was excellent. Best spicy tuna he's ever eaten. Rainbow roll was exceptional. Gyoza and shrimp tempura both excellent as was the other rolls. Tuna in everything was outstanding. Wish we lived local. read more

This is my new favorite sushi spot! We have been on a sushi trend recently, trying to find some great options (our previous place in Tustin closed down). We have been to several in past few weeks and this one stood out by far. Food was amazing. High quality. Loved the cherry salmon. The signature rolls were complex and delectable. We tried a little of everything--sake flight, signature rolls, A5 wagyu, seaweed & kelp salad, and enjoyed the gratis miso soup. Everything was really good, but the rolls were on a whole new level. Service was good as well with polite and knowledgeable staff. They were quick to attend to us. The ambience and inside were nice; great place for a date or in a group. I think the only thing I wish, was that they had a happy hour. We will be back soon! read more

Taberu Sushi - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I just wanna say shout out to my guy Andrew!!! He was so attentive and was very understanding of our large party's slowness, and we had one person in our party who has a severe allergy to gluten a.k.a. celiac disease and immediately at the door he said that he is very knowledgeable in the menu and that he's had many celiac guests in the past and that he'll be happy to accommodate and he did just that!! we had such a peaceful experience. The food was phenomenal. His service was amazing. They are so attentive here! Would come again. read more

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We made reservations for a Saturday night dinner and glad to arrive with our table waiting. The space had nice decor and interesting wall paper. Their menu had quite the variety and was somewhat confused as i was trying to figure out what was their speciality. I've never seen Bulgogi listed along with sashimi. I had the 9 piece sashimi and it was ok. We also had a few their sushi rolls and i was more impressed. We also had their udon which was decent. We enjoyed the ambiance and service. The options were good and would go back but not for higher end nigiri. read more

I came here for dinner with reservations. I ordered the yellow tail jalapeno, 7pc sushi set and the 15 pc sashimi plate to share. The fish is good, it was fresh and the pieces were big. I enjoyed the sushi set better than the sashimi set. The sashimi set has big slices of fish which was worth it for the price. Service was good, server checked up on us often. I would recommend getting the sushi set if you want to try each fish individually and the sashimi set to share for bigger party. They also offer omakase and rolls too. I would recommend this spot if you are craving sushi! read more

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This is the best sushi restaurant in North OC. Was looking for a new sushi place to go to and found this restaurant on google. When I first walked in, I was very impressed with the ambiance. There are textured, painted humpback whales on side of the wall. So beautiful. The service was stellar. Our waitress gave excellent recommendations on what sashimi to order. The favorite item ordered was the tuna tartare with truffle. All the sushi was delicious. Literally every single piece. This sushi is a little pricier, but well worth it. Literally the best new find. Great place to go with friends and enjoy some good times. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and thought it was absolutely delicious. The service provided by our server was exceptional, her recommendations we on point. She made sure to not repeat fish with what we were ordering. We went close to closing but the ambiance was nice and quite. The location was nice and very clean. Bathrooms clean and large. I will be returning. They started us with miso soup then our order included. Double salmon roll (very fresh) Crispy rice with spicy tuner ( crispy rice perfect amount and spicy tuna fresh as well) Yellow tail jalapeño nice light and fresh Mixed tempura batter was light and flavorful not greesy. Garlic soy edamame with spice spice and garlic were the perfect amount not over bearing. Great place to give a try read more

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I came here for dinner last night and the fish quality was top tier. Dining areas were clean, servers were attentive and food was paced accordingly - not too slow or too fast. read more

We ordered the omakase for dinner and it definitely didn't disappoint. We thought that each item had its own unique taste that complimented each other. You can really taste the difference of flavors in each fish. The service was amazing and it felt like each of the servers made the experience memorable. The ambiance was bright and the design on the walls were all painted in! Resembling a beautiful tattoo almost. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Tried some interesting fish sushi here including hobo fish but some were very blend, not unique tasting and textute, and some were not available. Uni with caviar was also okay. Rice was undercooked. Got amaebi miso soup but it didnt have shrimp head or anything. Just flavor lol. Agedashi Eggplant and oreo cheesecake were good. Service was attentive as we were the only customers. read more

This place was amazing !!!! First time here and Andrew Kim made it a whole experience. He walked us through every menu item and sake drinks we had. He was aware of his surroundings and his restaurant as a whole we were very impressed with the high service level and will def come back again! Thank you Andrew for being so kind and informative! read more

Taberu Sushi - Amazing !! - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This is the best hidden gem for fresh and authentic sashimi and sushi in the oc. Ordered the lunch sushi set, black cod sushi, tuna & salmon on top sushi roll, and double hamachi roll. Super generous cuts of fresh fish to rice ratio, just absolutely delicious. Service was so friendly and kind, treated us to a birthday dessert. Standouts: black cod sushi (my god so good), tuna & salmon on top roll (ponzu is a great touch), and sushi lunch set (freshest tuna, salmon, and yellowtail) Cant wait to come back! read more

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My husband won a gift card to this restaurant so we decided to give it a try last night. The service was amazing, Andrew was great. The food was delicious, very fresh. We were very impressed and we will definitely come back. The ambience was also very nice. read more

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Definitely one of the prettiest sushi restaurants I've been to, from the vibrant wood and wall murals, to the box presentation of the meals. Wish I took photos. My server was polite and attentive. Bit awkward too while taking away my finished plates lol don't worry brother you're doing great. The 9 piece sushi set ($60) with a salad and soup was as good sushi could be. My favorites included the tuna and salmon, which sounds like the common choice but they was actually so soft, almost like otoro. I very much appreciate the gargantuan SIZE of the fish pieces that the chef portioned out for me. Justifies the price for sure. Hope to be back soon for dinner read more

Sooo good! Super fresh and high quality ingredients. They had lots of different types of fish we never had before - fresh from Japan! Our server, Andrew, was so sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable with great recs. Def worth it if you like sushi. read more

Taberu Sushi - Food - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California