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    Wazabi Sushi - Orange

    4.5 (462 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Nemo Roll and Baked Salmon Roll
    Rachel L.

    Great spot if you're looking for some sushi near Orange! I've been twice and both times the staff have always been very friendly. The quality of the sushi is very fresh! My favorite item so far is the Nemo Roll! It's a fresh roll and it's very tasty. The indoor seating is a bit small but they do have an outside patio! The vibe inside feels cozy and comfortable creating the perfect ambiance to enjoy some sushi! I definitely recommend if you're in the area :))

    Grenade
    Randi B.

    Husband and I had lunch here on a rainy day. Parking is difficult, especially in the rain. There is a small lot behind them that was full, luckily we found a spot on the street about a block down. They were totally packed with seating room at the bar. The rest of the bar filled up within minutes of us arriving. They also have an outdoor patio but it was flooded when we were there. Service was fast, not overly friendly. Since we were at the bar the chefs handed us our rolls, and we placed an order for a 3rd roll with a chef as well. I had a cup of miso soup, which was brought out after the rolls, I had wanted it before the meal. It was good, steaming hot, light miso flavor. We split three rolls - Philadelphia Salmon, a basic Philly roll that hit the spot! Grenade, a deep fried roll with shrimp, imitation crab, jalapeños (not spicy at all, very mild), cream cheese, and eel sauce. We really enjoyed this one as well, tasted like a big piece of tempura shrimp. Finally, we had the Darth Vader, and I don't think either of us understood what this was going to be. It was another deep fried roll with albacore wrapped in seaweed. It was basically like an albacore sausage. One piece was enough for me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. My husband finished it off. We said we will try them again, I want to stick to fresh rolls/raw fish and not get another deep fried one. All the people sitting at the bar got rolls that looked amazing. Glad we stopped in, hope we come back sometime!

    Soft Shell Crab
    Clarisse M.

    Cute, quiet place near the Circle. Walkable distance from Chapman University that offers a lunch special menu. Service was super quick and attentive, I went right at open and got sat right away with many workers coming to check on me. The fried soft shell crab was the perfect appetizer. Not too heavy but definitely flavorful: nice saltiness and crunch to every bite with a ponzu dipping sauce. I got an Alaskan roll which was very refreshing and filling. Good filling to rice ratio as well. I am def going back.

    Mallory C.

    I went here because I was in the area and I had been meaning to try it after getting a lot of recommendations of it from locals. The sushi was good and the fish was fresh, but it's not 100% great. It's definitely for collegiate audience (Chapman University is nearby). I got the Wazabi (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and Albacore wrap spicy tuna and crab salad mix; with masago, eel sauce, creamy sesame dressing, and chili oil), along with an order of Salmon Belly sushi and they were pretty good. The ambiance at night was pretty noisy.

    Caterpillar (left), Devil (right), B.S.C. (Front). devil was the best!
    Catherine S.

    Pretty good sushi spot. It was $63 for 3 rolls and edamame, which seemed a bit expensive for 2 people. The Devil roll was the best of 3 we got. It had a little kick to it but not super spicy. It didn't taste fishy which was great! Caterpillar was very average and I would not order it again. The sauce was sweeter than expected and rice was a little hard. The service was good. But we needed time to review the menu since it was our first time and we had 2 servers come back every 3-5mins which made me feel rushed. It's a very cozy spot. One bathroom. Outdoor seating with heaters (what we did)!

    Arjaé P.

    Favorite sushi spot! THE only sushi restaurant we only go to in Orange. Amazing food and amazing prices. If you ask me, the food here tastes better than Nobu. We go back to this place over and over. 10/10!

    Gloria special & cherry blossom
    Jodi W.

    Pretty cool spot in Downtown Orange. The service was great, We sat at the sushi bar. The chefs and the server were very attentive. The food was pretty darn good. I loved the rolls. The sashimi was a little "fishy" it was salmon, and my son didn't think it was bad at all. I must be a salmon snob. That said I would 100% go back.

    Inside view
    Ana B.

    The food was really amazing. I think we found another reliable sushi spot sushi spot. We started off with the chicken karaage. I think it was a little overcooked/ over fried. The sushi rolls were a bigger hit. The fish was very fresh and had amazing taste. Both of the rolls were extremely good; my only feedback is that I felt the the snow white roll was not packed tightly enough, so it fell apart a little. It was still a very good roll. The inside of the restaurant is designed like a restaurant right out of Japan. The workers provided great service and we're able to recommend some great rolls. Overall we'll definitely visit again!

    Lunch special sides
    Yvette M.

    After a bit of antique shopping in Old Orange , we were famished. We spotted this sushi spot awhile back and decided to stop by for lunch to give it a try. It's pretty small inside, but there is also outdoor seating available. The server pointed out the lunch specials and I ordered the Sashimi 8 piece lunch special, which comes with a salad and miso soup. We also added the spider and lobster roll. The salad was fresh and the Sashimi and miso soup were just mediocre. It just didn't taste fresh to me. I specifically asked the server if there was any oil or seasoning on this dish and the server said no. I would have been ok with the two oil dots not touching the Sashimi. However, I wasn't ok with the unknown sauce below the garnish that got on the fish. The lobster roll arrived and it took another 20 minutes for the spider roll. We were told by various servers that the roll would arrive soon. For as long as we waited, we were surprised that the soft shell crab was cold. I asked one of the servers, why it took so long for the roll and she came up with a lot of excuses. She claimed with only two fryers, they had a back up. But, when we entered, the resteraunt wasn't full. She also was adamant that the soft shell crab was hot, but it clearly wasn't. Overall, not great. The food and long wait for the spider roll, made for an unpleasant lunch experience.

    Premium chirashi
    Justin K.

    I love sushi and I love this place! I got introduced to this place by a coworker and finally tried it out. Located a block from the Orange Circle, the restaurant is small with limited parking in the back. However, if you walk a few minutes, you should be easily able to find parking near the train station a block away. The restaurant, like I mentioned, is small but cozy. The service was nice and welcoming. I went with my go-to order. A chirashi bowl. Between the regular and the premium, I decided why not get the premium. Yes, it's pricey, but I'm sure it can easily feed 2 people comfortably! I didn't know this going into it, but when I come here again, I'll split it with my wife. At the time of this review, the premium chirashi was $65. However, it was PACKED with fish! From uni, sweet shrimp, toro, salmon, salmon belly, yellowtail, etc. literally so many pieces in there! It was very delicious and the rice was seasoned perfectly. I started to get full about 2/3 through the bowl. I ended up taking the rest home for a snack but I could have easily stopped half way into the bowl. The fish was fresh and tasty. Mmm I'll definitely be coming back. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

    Menu.
    Daniel D.

    If this restaurant were personified, I would greet them by saying "Wazaaaa, b?!" And then we'd laugh and they'd offer me great quality sushi at some of the most reasonable prices. The sushi(s?) in question being the BSC and the Nemo roll, with the Nemo Roll being a recommendation by one of the servers. Both dishes, along with the calamari tempura, were a hit! What made it better was the no wait time- on a Saturday evening, no less- and the quick and friendly service. Which was surprising because the restaurant itself is pretty small and may feel a little cramped for some people, but maybe I came at a good time. Thanks again, b! Highly recommend!

    Thai tea
    Raven R.

    Came here for lunch. The place was fairly busy but we were lucky to be seated right away. The place is cozy and clean, and the staff is friendly. We ordered thai teas to drink. For starters, we opted for the gyoza and seaweed salad. For our mains, we ordered the B.L.C and B.S.C. Thai Tea- Served ice cold. It was sweet and refreshing, with a rich tea flavor and a creamy finish. Gyoza- Nice crispy exterior and packed with a juicy meat filling. A great way to enhance our appetites before indulging in the mains. Seaweed Salad- This was a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. The seaweed has a crunchy texture and a refreshing finish. Perfect for a palate cleanser! The serving was also hefty. B.L.C.- I am a huge fan of langostino and it's not always offered on sushi menus so this was perfect. Rice was perfectly cooked and tender and the filling was generous. B.S.C.- This is a go to dish for me! The scallops were tender and cooked to perfection. It was loaded generously on the rolls and finished with a sweet and savory sauce. Great meal overall! Will definitely come back.

    Las Vegas Roll and Philly Tempura Roll
    Isabel S.

    This sushi place is sooooo DELICIOUS! Came with two other friends and we got seated right away. Our food came out pretty quick as well. I got two different rolls and they were both so good! If you haven't been here before, then you're missing out!

    Baked Salmon Roll

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    Top 3 rolls on menu are their best and they are so good. Always busy but have room for walk ins. Delicious, efficient and great value

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    Found this spot on a whim and sooo glad we tried it! Service was quick and the sushi was delicious. Will be back next time we're in town!

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    Ask the Community - Wazabi Sushi - Orange

    Do you have gluten free options and offer tamari?

    Wazabi Sushi offers Tamari soy sauce. Please notify servers for gluten-free options.

    Do I need reservations?

    You may need to call in for reservation especially during the peak hours and when you have a large group (5+). Please call (714) 602-7535. Thank you for inquiry.

    Is this a Japanese sushi bar?

    Yes. it is. We offer Sushi, Sashimi as well as traditional hot dishes from kitchen such as bento and noodles.

    What different kinds of Sake do you have?

    Premium cold Sake - Suehiro Ken - Kurosawa Ginrei… Read more

    Can we bring our own wine? If so, what's the cork fee?

    Yes. Please feel free to bring your own wine. The corkage fee is only $12.

    Hi. Do you have a happy hour?

    Sorry. No happy hour at Orange location. Only lunch specials until 3pm daily.

    Do you have heaters in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes, there are heaters outside in the seating area.

    I'm trying to make a reservation?

    Please call the restaurant at (714)602-7535 for inquiry.

    It looks like there are maybe 6 to 8 seats at sushi bar. Will it be hard to sit there on a Monday at 11:30am?

    I don't believe so, just the earlier you can get there the better. It is a very popular spot

    Is there lunch special?

    Yes, we offer lunch specials until 3pm daily.

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    Ohshima Japanese Cuisine - Omakase, 9/10

    Ohshima Japanese Cuisine

    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$$

    Amazing all-around spot! I am SO excited I finally got to try this place and it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. I made a reservation for the bar (we wanted to do Omakase), and when we arrived at 5:30pm, there was a huge line out the door! Highly recommend a reservation if you do come here. We got seated and our chef's name was Steve. Huge shoutout to Steve, he was incredible, so kind, and provided a wonderful service and experience. We did the 10 piece omakase option and everything was amazing! We also got the Mushroom Miso Soup, Uni Pasta & Pork Belly dish (highly recommend all of these). One more note I wanted to add - from start to finish, the service here was truly wonderful. From our sushi chef, to all of the servers walking around - our waters were always refilled, dirty plates were taken and clean ones were given. Small things that make the entire experience amazing and keep you wanting to come back. Love this spot & can't wait to come again!

    I haven't been here in a few years and decided to go back. The quality is still good as before. The…read morecuts of fish were thick. Came at 6 and it was empty, but it started to fill up as the hour passed on. Still would recommend reservations especially if you're wanting to sit at the bar. 12 piece Omakase (top) - Good mix of different fishes. The sea bream and uni were the highlights. Tuna otoro & toro (middle left to right) - Best pieces. Super soft and melts in your mouth especially the otoro. Scallop, yellowtail, salmon (bottom left to right) - The plum topping on the scallop was kinda strange. Scallop was good otherwise and so was the yellowtail. I preferred the cherry salmon over the Scottish salmon. The Scottish had a firmer texture.

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    Ohshima Japanese Cuisine - Sushi bar

    Sushi bar

    Ohshima Japanese Cuisine - Japanese butterfish with shiso leaf and minced onion

    Japanese butterfish with shiso leaf and minced onion

    Ohshima Japanese Cuisine - Last 3 pieces of 13 piece omakase

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    Last 3 pieces of 13 piece omakase

    Tori Tori Sushi - Tori Tori Special_Tori Chirashi

    Tori Tori Sushi

    4.6(367 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    We haven driven by this spot many times and just never tried it and we finally did today. Wow! This…read morewill be our new go to spot for sushi from now on. The service was great, and it was quiet since it's a Monday at 4pm. The location is small and cozy. I liked that the rolls were 4 pieces since that meant we could try more than usual. The rolls were good, rolls are usually hit or miss with me since they're normally too saucy. The 3 we got were good and had diff flavors (sexy Hawaiian, monster roll, and unagi xo). My 5 star goes to the yellowtail jala, omg it was SO GOOD and the yellowtail just melted in my mouth. We ended up ordering another one and I could honestly just eat this all day. I can't wait to have it again. I also got the bluefin tuba nigiri and that also melted in my mouth. The quality of the fish reminded me of having sushi in Japan. I can't wait to go back and get the nigiri's and the yellowtail jala!

    When I'm feeling hungry there's nothing I crave more than Tori Tori Sushi. With such a variety of…read moredelicious apps and rolls to choose from, I always leave with a happy belly. My current favorites are the rolls with fried onion crunchies. I signed up for their rewards membership so easily and have no regrets! What can I say, I want more-i more-i of Tori Tori!

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    Tori Tori Sushi - Tori Sashimi_Salmon Sashimi

    Tori Sashimi_Salmon Sashimi

    Tori Tori Sushi - Tori Sashimi_Yellowtail Sashimi

    Tori Sashimi_Yellowtail Sashimi

    Tori Tori Sushi - Tori Tori Sushi

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    Heemo Sushi - Jalapeño Roll

    Heemo Sushi

    4.1(729 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    (Late post, this review is for 12/31/25)…read more Heemo is now my place to go for Japanese food. Conveniently located at the corner of Katella & Tustin which has plenty of parking. Food is delicious & price is reasonable. Service was quick & attentive. My daughter wants to come here for her birthday (her favorite place). We ordered Double Baked Salmon ($16), Caliente ($18). Caliente is my daughter's absolute favorite. She will order this plate every single time we go. Sunkist ($16) Double Albacore ($16) Popcorn crawfish ($8). All were excellent except Popcorn Crawfish (mostly just the fried batters) After we finished our food, the birthday celebration begins. Light was dimmed, up beats birthday song on the speaker. The waitresses came to our table to give the bday girl a build in lighted paper flower crown to wear on her head while clapping & singing a birthday song. They also brought a plate of Green Tea flavor fried mochi ice cream with candle. The Mochi ice cream was so so good & it's free. It was so special. What a nice surprise! Since then, we have been back many times, especially on our birthdays. Thank you Heemo & staffs for the great experience. We will see you soon

    Great AYCE place with lots of options. Pretty popular spot do there was a bit of a wait. It can…read moreaccommodate a large group (8+) but again, plan ahead. Service was quick and friendly. We didn't have any problems with finding parking.

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    Heemo Sushi - Inside the Heemo Sushi.

    Inside the Heemo Sushi.

    Heemo Sushi - Salmon Skin Handroll

    Salmon Skin Handroll

    Heemo Sushi - So Hot Roll

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    So Hot Roll

    Sakuraya - Yellowtail bonsai

    Sakuraya

    4.4(216 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    really solid japanese food in a pretty normal looking strip mall, i was pleasantly surprised! from…read morethe appetizers, the karaage was very well seasoned and fried and calamari tempura was okay. the rolls were all very good! on the menu, they are categorized into fresh, tempura, and baked rolls. the cucumber roll (f3) was loaded with sashimi and probably my favorite! the elvis roll (f14) was super spicy to me but still good quality! the double double (t9) and sakuraya special (t18) tasted pretty similar with both being california and shrimp tempura inside. very good quality all around! lastly, the scallop volcano roll (b7) had lots of scallop and was really unique. service was standard, a little lacking at some times like not filling up water frequently. but not a huge dealbreaker. overall, i'd recommend sakuraya and come back to try other dishes!

    I want to like this place because the sushi does seem pretty fresh but the ambience is awful. It's…read morealways SO LOUD playing the most awful music while the TVs are always blaring. Between the TVs and the music, the place doesn't feels lower scale. They don't do the warm towels or anything. Just feels like maybe they are catering to a white person crowd who doesn't know better. Even the couple next to me were debating whether they should ask the staff to turn it down. Why not just have it be a classy quiet Japanese joint? The main older lady who serves people has trouble understanding English but she seems nice enough. I would be careful if you're gluten free. They use this old reused GF soy sauce bottle and maybe refill it from somewhere else and it's hard to rely on.

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    Sakuraya
    Sakuraya - Albacore with crispy onions roll

    Albacore with crispy onions roll

    Sakuraya

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