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Google Reviews (10)
Definitely the best Japanese restaurant in Newport! The food is authentic and plentiful. The staff always greets me as I arrive to pick up my order, and the waiters are polite and friendly. The atmosphere is high class and has good vibes. 5 stars!
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Great place for family, group, and even date nights. Sushi and/or Teppanyaki Grill. Recommend reservation for teppanyaki.
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This place is terrific! Great sushi for the price! I love their sushi samplers instead of getting 2 pieces. Toro is super fresh. David is the friendliest dude and super great about requests. Ask for his crispy chili sauce, it’s the best!
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A very good Teppanyaki restaurant with delicious meat and well priced.
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Updated for 2023... still may favorite spot neat UC Irvine...
Solid sushi experience near UCI. Every sushi piece was fresh and tasty. One had caviar and another had some spicy chili crisps. I would come back for lunch any day. Make sure to order the sushi treasure with Wasabi sour cream. Best thing on the menu.
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I remember when this place was new. It's still a solid go to sushi spot in OC.
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10/10 would visit again for Wasa's service, ambiance, taste and presentation of dishes. Had a nice set meal teppanyaki with Chef David. The staff was very personable and all the dishes presented tasted great. Would highly recommend the seafood appetizers and definitely attend a teppanyaki dinner when here.
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Stopped by because our friend and sushi chef Yuta invited us over. Great place, friendly staff, and delicious food. Grabbed a few drinks and sushi rolls and it all came out fantastic. Met the owner Bronnie and he was very friendly. Will stop by again when I am back in town.
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Open for dine in (6-16-20)
Great host staff, awesome waiter.
Food was perfectly flavorful, fresh, and beautiful.
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Great sushi place. They have lunch specials. It's kind of pricey but no different from other Japanese restaurants around here. The sushi and sashimi are good as well as their rice dishes. They have some interesting dishes like fried soft shell crab which is delicious. They have a sushi bar as well as 2 sit down areas. Although expensive, the ambiance is relaxed and casual. I would recommend.
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