Visited Waka Sakura spontaneously with my boyfriend and everything was way better than I expected. You can taste the flavors and freshness with every bite. Standouts to me included the Fish Nuggets, Dragon Roll, & Inari sushi. 5/5, I would come back again! read more

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While this isn't a traditional conveyer belt sushi spot, it's still fun to see your food delivered to you on the train. We arrived around 8pm shortly after landing at SNA and there was no wait on Sunday evening. We were immediately sat and started ordering right away. We really enjoy the selection of fish and meats with all the various toppings plus the way they treat their rice. You do need to pay attention to their item as some of them are only for 1 piece such as the wagyu, uni or ikura. Overall, it's not super high end, but it gets the job done if you're looking for a quick sushi dinner with minimal interaction. Will be back again! read more

Trash....no exaggerating not good. Stopped in yesterday as it's been awhile since I've had sushi and was excited at first. Walked in pretty empty no wait only one other set of people sitting at a table. Waiter sat us and explained how to order. Began to order I ordered 2 items to start tuna handroll and Spicey scallop roll. Food came out within 5 minutes so assuming some pre made plates. Ate the hand roll it was ok less than $4 so wasn't disappointed by price. Then I get my chopsticks ready to dig into the roll and eww hair! All wrapped in the rice. I immediately hit the call button for the waiter he didn't apologize just took the plate quickly and without hesitation walked away and said he would replace it. At this point my appetite was ruined I didn't want another roll I just wanted to not pay for that item and leave and was not given that option. I won't be back not good food or service. read more

The prices were fair for the quality and portions. This spot is better than some other revolving sushi restaurants I've been to. I wouldn't say it's top tier sushi quality but definitely worth visiting if you want sushi with good service and affordable prices. The waitresses were friendly which is a plus. The shishito peppers were surprisingly delicious but towards the bottom of the bowl it can get salty. I really liked how they gave us a whole container of ginger rather than just a spoonful. read more

Waka Sakura - Salmon - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

I came with a friend on a weekday for dinner and there was surprisingly no wait. You order from an ipad and the food comes out on a conveyor belt. They have somewhat a variety of items such as nigiri, rolls, etc. We ordered the salmon plate and the tuna handroll. I really enjoyed the handroll and the salmon plate. The handroll seemed fresh and paired well with the green onions. They also use seasoned rice which gives it great flavor without overpowering the fish. I believe its seasoned with vinegar and some kind of umami soup. The salmon plate came with 6 different types of salmon variation nigiri. It was actually very filling and was delicious. The service was nice and friendly. I wouldnt say their reasonably priced, it might be on the pricier side but for the quality...its not that bad. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

Parking - While there are plenty of parking spaces, it can be difficult to pull into the lot. There is a 3-way stop that gets pretty congested so you may have to wait through multiple signals to get in. Service - The host employee was very nice and explained how everything worked. You order via the tablet and then the food comes out on conveyor belts. Drinks are brought to you by the staff. Food - We tried a few different rolls. They were all pretty decent, but nothing really stood out. It can get pricey, so I recommend pacing yourself to make sure you don't order too much food. read more

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I have been eyeing this place ever since the Torrance location opened. Overall friendly and attentive service. There was a bit of wait when I arrived on a Saturday night. It was roughly 45 minutes at around 7pm. You can signup for the waitlist on the kiosk near the entrance when you walk in. The fish was very fresh and flavorful. Definitely liked the flavor profile of the rice. I would definitely recommend getting the yuzu cheesecake it was a very good way to end the meal. It is typically more expensive than other revolving sushi places like Kura. However the quality is a little bit better so I think it's worth the price if you factor that in. The one roll I felt was alittle too heavy with its execution was the Spicy Tuna topped Seared Bluefin Tuna. Inside was pretty clean and modern looking. Alittle bit more upscale in the appearance of booths and tables. Overall not too loud inside. There were about three sections of tables. Parking can be alittle difficult in this plaza since it is near multiple restaurants and supermarkets. There is more parking on the other side near the Mitsuwa but it is a bit of a walk if you decide to park there. read more

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Rating: 7.5/10 You order directly at the table kiosk and the sushi gets delivered to you on a belt that shoots the plates out to your seat. Pretty fun setup and everything arrived quickly. They have a full range of options from hand rolls, to cut rolls, to nigiri, to sashimi. Overall fish quality was solid for the price. Nothing ultra high-end, but the fish was fresh and the portions were fair. Overall, a good value sushi spot. Not the place for premium omakase, but a fun and convenient option when you want decent sushi without spending too much. read more

Waka Sakura - Salmon combo - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food: Overall, the food was just okay and nothing really stood out, especially for the price. It felt a bit expensive for what you get, and the selection wasn't very wide. I wouldn't say it was bad, but it just wasn't memorable. My favorite was the salmon party since I love salmon, and I appreciated that some of the pieces were nicely seared. The takoyaki and calamari came out hot and crispy. I especially enjoyed the calamari because it had a great crunch and paired well with the spicy mayo. There weren't many roll options, but the crunch roll was a solid choice. It was pretty basic but had a nice crisp texture. The sashimi tasted relatively fresh, though nothing was particularly mind blowing. The steamed egg was interesting and had a shrimp hidden in it. Tuna lovers was also decent. Service: The service was attentive. The staff consistently cleared used plates and are helpful whenever needed. The food on the conveyor belt comes out pretty quick Ambiance: The inside is super cute with a calm atmosphere. It has a very chill and relaxed vibe. read more

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We enjoyed dinner here! No rush at 6:30 pm on a Thursday, busy by 7 pm. The highlight was the savory Japanese steamed egg with mushrooms and a shrimp. We also had the salmon party, negi tuna hand roll, three gyoza, matcha daifuku, and hot green tea. Everything was high quality, even simpler dishes like edamame. They had real wasabi! Ordered from a terminal at each table. Most food arrived via a two-level conveyor belt. Waitresses brought the liquid items and the daifuku read more

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This was a very quick and easy place to eat! Came in here not too hungry but wanted to try it out. We ordered a few things including their tuna, salmon, shrimp, and my gf tried their yellowtail. Their rice was different and added a different kind of texture to the sushi that definitely is different from other places. Their tuna was actually really good, it was soft and tender and wasn't fishy. Their shrimp was my personal favorite and was super flavorful. The salmon was okay, nothing too special about it so it didn't stand out. My gf said the yellowtail was good as well though! We also ordered 2 miso soups on the side along with edamame. Edamame was fine but the miso soups felt underwhelming. Not much flavor was found and once it lost its heat it became more like flavored water than miso soup. The price wasn't all that bad compared to what I thought I was gonna pay. They don't bring you waters right away as well which I found strange, we had to order it on the tablet. The spacing is nice too because you aren't staring at other people and it gives a decent amount of privacy towards each table. Overall wasn't bad by any means, I would come again but it didn't stand out as much as I hoped for. read more

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I was really excited that a Waka Sakura opened in OC. It's a solid spot, but I was disappointed that it didn't live up to the high standards that the Gardena location placed. Parking is relatively easy, but it's a bit difficult to get inside the plaza Food/Drink- 4 stars The food quality was decent and fresh, but a level below the Gardena location. We noticed the menu is also smaller than the Gardena location. It's still a great spot to grab my favorites, like the salmon bellies and yellowtail collars. Service- 5 stars Food came out quickly and servers were attentive Bottom Line Pretty solid conveyor belt sushi spot that offers good food and pricing. However, it falls short of the high expectations created by the Gardena location read more

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The sushi is so fresh & I love it. I've always went to the Gardena location so I wanted to try Irvine I still love the food but the ambiance is different. The service is decent but mainly working with the machine. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super yummy sushi spot in the Tokyo Central plaza! The salmon party and tuna lovers plates are insanely fresh, melt in your mouth, and affordable. Love their soy sauce and fresh wasabi as well. Staff are friendly and food comes out pretty quickly. Great spot for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

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So happy Waka Sakura is in Orange County! This is one of the best conveyor belt sushi spots in OC. Just like their Gardena location, this one is also very clean. The servers and hosts were friendly and attentive, and the food was solid overall. My favorite was the fried yellowtail collar--so good. I'd definitely come back again. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

I truly enjoyed every moment here at Waka Sakura sushi restaurant in Irvine. The service was amazing and the quality of sashimi and sushi did not disappoint one bit. No Robots but they have motorized conveyor belt system to deliver each item as you select them from the menu. However is this truly better than an Omakase experience at a fine dining restaurant in Japan and the answer is not really. The Human experience with a master chef is quite possibly one of the most unforgettable experience you will ever have in fine dining world. Good luck and enjoy your fast delivery experience here in Irvine. But for the truly discerning client experience I would recommend a different location. However you do get what you pay for less than $100 dollars total cost including tip. Have a great weekend everyone. The real Xfactor is in your hands and how you handle the human interaction. read more

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This was my first time here and it definitely won't be my last! I'm usually a little bit hesitant about all of the conveyer belt sushi but honestly this has been the best one so far. I know everyone has had Kura and all of that but the fish is very fresh. I like that it is made order where as at Kura you don't know how long the fish has been sitting there. Parking: It gets a little bit crazy in this plaza especially with Tokyo Central now next door but if you can find a spot it is worth it. Service is very quick and everyone is super attentive. It makes you really feel like you're in Japan with all of the music and wood decor. Food: - Salmon/Tuna/Wagyu/Scallop Combo - 5/5 - I love the idea of these since you are able to get variety of different things. They were all very delicious I would recommend for big parties and for individuals. - Tuna Crunch - 5/5 - Similar to above I like that you are getting 4 pieces rather than an entire 8 so you are able to try more things on the menu - Salmon Collar - 5/5 - I love the DEEP FRY AND CRISP. Usually most places broil it but this made the outside extra cronchy and inside succulent. I've never had it like that before. - Yellowtail Nigiri 3/5 - It was okay. Standard but nothing crazy - Garlic Albacore 4/5 - Solid! Overall, everything about this place was wonderful. All of the staff was very nice. Everything was very efficient. Fish was all very fresh. Can't complain one bit! read more

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I had really high expectations for this place because there was a huge line when it first opened, so I was excited to finally try it. I came on a Saturday night around 8:30 PM and was surprised to see it completely empty -- I honestly expected a wait, but there was no line at all. Ordering is done through a tablet at your table. You can select up to six items at a time, and everything comes to you on a small conveyor belt. Since the restaurant was so quiet, service was quick and efficient. As for the food, the quality was just okay. The fish was decent, but nothing stood out as amazing, and the rolls lacked flavor overall. I was pretty underwhelmed. One highlight was the fried pork belly -- that was actually very good! The wagyu, however, didn't really live up to the hype either. Overall, I probably wouldn't return. It wasn't terrible, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Sorry, guys. read more

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This is a brand-new spot in Irvine that I'd had my eye on, so I was excited to try it. The restaurant itself is very clean, bright, and modern, and the staff was kind and attentive. You place your order on an iPad, and the sushi is delivered to your table via a conveyor belt. There isn't sushi continuously rotating around--it's simply the method they use to deliver your food, which is a fun and efficient concept. We ordered the Salmon Lovers set, the Scallop Lovers set, an eel roll, and miso soup. While I loved the idea of the set menus, the sushi itself was fairly mediocre. The salmon had a noticeably strong fishy smell, which stood out to me--especially since I eat sushi often and this didn't feel typical. On the positive side, the scallops tasted fresh and were the highlight of the meal. The miso soup came in a large bowl and was priced at $3.99, which felt a bit overpriced considering the flavor was just okay. Overall, the concept is cool and this is a decent option if you're looking for a quick lunch with minimal interaction. read more

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Waka Sakura, Part of Tokyo Central, owned by Pan Pacific International. I've heard great things from my husband about the Gardena location, so I was excited when the Irvine location opened since it's much more convenient for us on weekends. Unfortunately, our experience this past weekend fell short. Ambiance (4/5) Spacious with plenty of booths, but it's hard to flag down your server since they're spread out across different rows. Service (3/5) Mostly self-service. Our server came by to refill water only a couple of times. Food (3/5) The spicy scallops and scallop nigiri were the highlights. The chawanmushi was okay, as were the other appetizers like karaage and takoyaki. However, the tuna was a major letdown. From the Tuna Lover plate to the bluefin and chu-toro, everything tasted less than fresh that day, which was quite disappointing. We're not sure when we'll return to the Irvine location. Hopefully they keep the freshness as part of consistency. read more

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Let me tell you guys, they hype has died! There are no lines! Came in during prime lunch hour and was seated IMMEDIATELY with plenty of tables available. Tables are mainly booths style with you sitting right next to the conveyor belt to see your food zoom on next to you. Easy peasy the iPad was there for you to pick and choose what to order. The sushi gets delivered through the revolving belt. It was pretty quick too! Watch out because you wanna try everything and it really adds up. The pieces we got were pretty good no complaints. The standouts were the party trays cuz you got to try all the different preparations of the fish. read more

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Out of the revolving sushi options in Irvine, this would be my favorite. Although it is more expensive than Kura or Sushi Rev the quality feels better. I like how you can order without the waiter , and the food came out fairly quickly. We came around 5:30 PM on a Saturday for a party of two and there was no wait. I actually enjoyed their tuna dishes, and it's hard to find good tuna around here these days. my favorite type of fish here was anything that was seared, including seared salmon and seared tuna. NOTE: For some reason, the seared fish on the dishes were still hot and taste better in the combo than the seared fish when ordered à la carte. I would also recommend NOT getting the salt sauce and stick with just the original seared Nigiri. It didn't add too much additional flavor that you couldn't get with soy sauce in my opinion, and it made the seared dish a little less hot and not feel as fresh. read more

Waka Sakura - seared Yellowfish with salt sauce - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

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Wake Sakura is a newish Kaiten style restaurant located next to Tokyo Central. Parking can be tricky here, depending on the time. We came on a Saturday around 11:30am and there was no wait. To order, you can use either the QR code or the tablet on the table. The ordering processing is pretty self explanatory. Even though it is a Kaiten Sushi place, everything is made to order, and no dishes were sitting on the conveyer belt, rotating around the restaurant. Personally I prefer this way, for sanitary and freshness reasons. Price is pretty fair IMO. Most nigiris are between $4-7 dollars. Quality is decent and fresh, much much better than another known revolving sushi place (*ahem K**a). This is a list of what we had: Chawanmushi ($5.49) - would get again, but it has corn and peas which is untraditional. It doesn't have the fish cake or gingo nuts. Tobiko ($4.29) Seaweed salad ($3.99) Philly roll ($6.49) Sweet shrimp ($4.49)- I was surprised by how inexpensive this was. Instead of the normal one piece sweet shrimp, you get 3 tiny shrimps. It doesn't tase like the normal Amaebi. I would not get again. Scallops ($5.99) Salmon topped with onion mayo ($4.49) Spicy Tuna roll with seared bluefin tuna ($7.49)- the chili oil drizzle on top is too overpowering. It makes this dish taste like Chinese food, instead of Japanese sushi. Yuzu cheesecake with ice cream ($4.99)- would not get again. Yuzu flavor was minimal, so was the cheese flavor. The cheese cake texture was not smooth or creamy. Diet Coke ($3.99)- free refills Another thing to note is that they use brown rice for all their sushi, which is unusual. I couldn't taste vinegar in the rice. This might be a deal breaker for some, but it didn't bother me too much. Service was very friendly and attentive. They offered to refill the Diet Coke 3 times, we did not have to ask. The restaurant itself is clean. I plan on going back to try other dishes. read more

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Interesting concept but felt impersonal and never was asked if I wanted a beverage so I had to hit the call button just to get a server to come and take my drink order. Sushi is good not spectacular I find this a good spot to grab a quick snack. Salmon had a Distinct funk but I did enjoy the tuna sampler. Wine wise the only have 1 red and the drink menu is from 12/1/25. Restaurant is clean. Menu ordering tablet is stuck in place so you have to lean awkwardly. Other restaurants I've been to with similar ordering set up have a retractable cord. read more

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Fresh sushi. Faves were the seared salmon options- something about searing the salmon just makes it so scrumptious. The miso with clams was also tasty. Loved the chicken karaage too. We came ~3pm on Sat and there was no wait. Food comes quickly after you order on the iPad. Service was attentive. Clean, modern space. read more

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This place has become one of my top spots for sushi in Irvine. Our friends recommended this place for dinner so we went on a Saturday night and there was no wait. We got so lucky since typically there would be a 1-2 hr wait. High quality authentic sushi! The rice is also so good! It's different from other spots. It feels like they use high quality ingredients. I like the set up of the restaurant! At first I thought it was revolving sushi where you pick your plates but I understand why it's by order. It is on the pricier side but you get what you pay for. The fatty blue fin tuna was memorable. I didn't get to take a picture because it was the first thing I ordered and I was very excited to try. I'm a salmon girl and I was so impressed with the seared salmon plate. I don't normally get seared but this place seared it so well. I would come back again. read more

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I've seen so many reels about this place, I had to take a chance while I was in the area. Overall, I'm still confused if I like it or not. The restaurant is located on the top floor of Tokyo Central (take the stairs in the back) and they have an ipad in the front so you can get yourself on the waiting list. (highly recommend if you go during peak hours, put your name first and then shop) The store was clean, staff was attentive but I couldn't tell if I liked the food overall. The place is def better quality than Kura I would say, but I felt like the fish all lacked flavor. The brown looking rice also didn't feel very authentic. For the overall price we paid, I felt like going to a different sushi spot would have been more worth it. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

Waka Sakura's second location opened in Irvine along with Tokyo Central. The other location can be found inside Tokyo Central in Gardena. Waits on a weekend are crazy, but I was able to walk in without a wait on a weeknight. When you get seated, you can do all of your ordering on the tablet at your table. Your orders get delivered to your table via a conveyor belt. Their sushi is not cheap (with orders of nigiri running from $5-$10), depending on the fish; however, they do put good sized portions of fish on each piece of sushi. I'm generally satisfied with the quality of their tuna, salmon, hokkaido scallops, and wagyu sushi. The best way to sample the menu is by ordering their tuna, salmon, wagyu, scallop, or seafood combos, which range from $8-$13 for 3-5 pieces of sushi. Preparations are simple and the majority of the options are nigiri. If you are looking for sushi rolls with tons of toppings and flavors, then this place is probably not what you're looking for. Overall, I do enjoy Waka Sakura and I love being able to shop for tons of things at Tokyo Central afterward! read more

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I saw a Yelp friend post a photo from Waka Sakura in Irvine, the food looked beautiful and delicious, so I decided to check it out myself. The restaurant was clean The servers were attentive, explained the process, and pointed out the call button in case we needed help. Ordering was easy and self explanatory using the tablet , and you can also order on your phone. You're allowed to order six items at a time, and the food came out pretty quickly. The fish tasted fresh, not the best I've ever had, but definitely above average. That said, the portion sizes were really small. Honestly, I felt like I'd need to eat the whole menu just to feel full. For the price, it felt a bit expensive for what you get. The only dish I felt was worth the money was the Assorted Sashimi $15.99 good value . We ended up waiting around 90 minutes to be seated, which set high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the wait. The conveyor belt service felt impersonal, and there wasn't much interaction from the staff, which made the overall experience feel underwhelming. There were plenty of parking spaces available when I visited! read more

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YUMMMMM! Waka Sakura is not your average conveyor belt sushi spot. First of all, it's not realllyyy conveyor belt sushi in the way Kura is; they don't have a constantly rotating selection on the belt that you can just grab from. Rather, you make all your orders from the iPad and whatever you order gets sent down to your table from the belt. Since everything is made to order, the fish here is FRESH!! All of the cuts were high quality and generously sized. Highlights of the meal were the medium fatty tuna and the seared salmon with mayo. Both were incredibly buttery and melted in your mouth! But honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the nigiri options, all of them were tasty and satisfying! The service was also great. We accidentally spilled some water, but the staff was quick to come over and help us out. Definitely a bit pricier than Kura, but the difference in quality is well worth it. Highly recommend this place to satisfy your sushi cravings! read more

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Came here because I've been eyeing this place every time I do grocery at Tokyo Central in Gardena. For this weekend, I was around Irvine area and got to try this place. I saw their ads on TikTok that they have better quality than Kura, but I don't think the quality differences are too distinguished. Note that they're not revolving sushi bar restaurant. I got the usual stuff like the nigiris, seared salmon, scallops, unagi. they are good, but they're not like amazingly good. It's just a standard good. Their weight was not too bad. We only waited for like 10 to 15 minutes.. read more

Waka Sakura - Tuna poke - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

First timer at Waka Sakura! We were seated fairly quick and was able to order as soon as we sat down. Sushi is ordered through the iPad and then, sushi is delivered by conveyor belt. Love this as it reminds me of Kura Sushi. The price is similar to Kura Sushi, but the quality of the food is better. We are salmon girlies and we kept ordering salmon dishes. They were amazing. There is a 90 minute time limit so time your yap session and eating accordingly. Would love to come back! read more

Faves here: Salmon belly Salmon platter Sashimi platter Salmon collar Salmon avocado hand roll Scallops Sweet shrimp Very clean, calm & minimalistic decor. Food was amazing but service is very slow & wait times are ridiculous here. There's often whole rows of open tables here but they still make people wait. -1 read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and surprised to see no wait. Just walked in and got seated. We were able to quickly order on the ipad tablet. Our first order of the tuna sampler came within 5 minutes of ordering and fish was very fresh. Our second order came within 3 items at once and all were good quality as well, nothing tasted fishy. The quality of the rice and vinegar that they use definitely makes a difference. Even though you order most items on the tablet, the staff seemed very attentive to check on how we were doing and quickly gave us water upon seating and offered a straw as well. When we were done eating, requested the check and the server came quickly. He asked us to review the bill to make sure everything was correct and was able to use the device to pay on the spot. Overall surprised that it's not as crowded anymore but glad that there isn't a wait. There was an ipad tablet to sign in during busy hours. Will definitely come back since the quality and consistency seems to be always great! read more

Waka Sakura - Salmon party, scallop party, unagi - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

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Located right by the new Tokyo Central. Empty in the afternoon on a weekday but I assume it can get crowded during the evening / weekends since this plaza is always packed. The sushi made to order so it takes sometime to come to your table vs everything on a conveyor belt. Easy to order, decent options, and service was attentive! We had a small child with us and they were accommodating. read more

Waka Sakura - Salmon Sushi (minus 1 since I ate it before photo lol) - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

We came here for dinner after hearing all the rave reviews from friends. This place is located in the new Tokyo Central Area in Irvine so parking can be a challenge during peak hours. Yes the spots are small but you'll eventually find something or worst case walk over from the Mitsuwa side. This places ambiance feels very Japanese with bamboo wood everywhere with the large conveyor delivery train along the edges of the table. Everything here you order via the tablet on the table and everything is delivered to order. There are no old plates rotating around like other similar style places. The pricing also depends but they have a excellent variety of raw sushi, sashimi, ramen noodles, fried dishes and meat items. Note if you want to order from the alcohol menu they need to check your ID to enable that menu on the tablet. The best deals are the combo sushi/sashimi sets. The fish is very fresh and high quality with very small amounts of rice. The fish is served at the proper chilled temperature so its quality vs quantity with every bite. The service was perfect as the waiter was very attentive to all our needs and they clean your plates promptly when you leave it at the end of the long booths. Highly recommended and will absolutely be back again. Yes you pay higher premium here but you also get better quality so you can decide yourself. read more

The restaurant is very beautiful inside and clean. It definitely reminds me of an upscale version of revolving sushi. It's pretty cool to have your plate's delivered by conveyor belt, however it can have technical difficulties like stopping before it actually arrives etc. the service was really good with the waiters consistently checking on us to make sure our plates were cleared and we had our drinks topped off. THE FOOD! The fish was so fresh and good! It's not some thin sliced fished on rice it's good quality with thick pieces. The rice was amazing and definitely sets them apart from other sushi places. It is definitely not a cheap sushi place but the quality is there. I will definitely be coming back to try more. read more

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Husband and I came here yesterday for lunch at 11:00am when they opened, so there was no wait. We also avoided the crazy grand opening period. We ordered the usual 1) wagyu trio - this was good but meat slices are thinner than what we had at the Gardena location 2) salmon platter with 6 pieces - this is good if you like salmon 3) scallop platter - always enjoy this one 4) miso soup - husband likes this 5) Japanese tofu side dish - husband enjoys this 6) fatty tuna sushi - husband was not impressed 7) red shrimp grilled - should have gotten the regular raw kind instead of the grilled versions Overall fast service and efficient. No wait. Food was good but we think Gardena has larger portion food. read more

Waka Sakura - Fatty tuna sushi - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

We've been wanting to come here for some time. We've tried to put our name down and wait at least 3-4x and finally we got in. Unfortunately, the air was out and it was HOT eating conditions. The receptionist always seems kinda unhappy or not welcoming, but we still kept trying to get in. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place. The sushi was pretty good, but wasn't anything that wow'd me. read more

Waka Sakura - Wagyu lovers - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California

pretty good for a sushi spot with a revolving belt concept, even though they do not have a belt that is continuously filled with sushi. with that in mind, the sushi that comes out is freshly made to order ! they have tons of options and my favorites are the salmon party and the tuna tataki. however, the ordering device is not very user friendly, in my opinion. it can feel as if everything is everywhere. besides that, service is minimal, but friendly since it is a revolving belt. and the inside is nice and modern. read more

Waka Sakura - various dishes - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Irvine, California