Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Newport Beach

"Cool hidden location on Westcliff Dr near my old business location was neat for me to see all the old stores I used to visit. Food was good prices..."

Seven Discovery

Ryan Akins

"My friends and I sort of stumbled upon this gem of a sushi restaurant when we found out Nobu was closed during the mid day hours. One of the workers..."

Evan H

"One of the wife and I’s favorites! 10 stars. Great every time. Can’t..."

Stewart Ramsey

"The sushi was excellent! We had one called a "Lollipop" which was very unique from their no-rice category. Each piece of the cut sushi roll had a..."

Chris van Hamersveld

"We had an amazing night celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary at Buddha's Favorite. We got to try a little bit of everything by ordering a special..."

Randi Posey

"Oishi! Been coming here since I was a teenager. I think it's changed owners but the quality of the fish is SO good. Seating changed a bit after covid..."

Michaela Drageset

"This place is fantastic and if we're in the area again we'll definitely be coming back. The sushi is fantastic (tuna tartare like dish was a..."

Eric

"Hands down the best sushi I've had in the OC and by a mile. Amazing location right by the docks near Lido, extensive outside patio, fun vibe, super..."

Kay

"On vacation for a week. Good friend recommended this. Couple apps and three signature rolls - all very good and a good value. Staff was..."

Mitch Felkel

"Food is amazing!!!! Service was exceptional! Tried a few items from the menu and I can honestly say that everything was delicious. CJ was exceptional..."

Alicia Herrera

"One of the better sushi restaurants I’ve had on the West Coast. Prices were a bit expensive, but the food tasted fresh. The close proximity to the..."

Nick Jorgensen

"Excellent! Absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant in Newport Beach. The service is outstanding and food is so delicious. I love the ambience and the..."

M D

"Great food and a view. Great service. Oasis roll is the most refreshing roll I've ever..."

Austin Hastings

"This was some of the best sushi I have ever had. Please go and get the Jamie's crying (left) it was..."

Teagan Batis

San Shi Go Newport

"A great omakase experience. Chefs here tend to do more appetizer dishes before they start serving sushi, and to me, that is what makes this place..."

Chris S

"One of the most reasonably priced omakase options around town, although the price has increased since my first visit. Despite the change, considering..."

Lingling Wang

"I wish i could give more than 5 stars! This place was so amazing that we went back the next night! We felt like family as they knew exactly who we..."

Kristin Whitebrook

"Top notch sushi in a cozy atmosphere! The presentation was just as delightful as the..."

Matthew McHooven

"Love this restaurant and omasaka! Chef makoto is so good and made us very good..."

Melanie Y

"A quaint sushi “bar” in Newport. They are very welcoming as all the staff greet you as you walk in. The short time I was sitting at the sushi..."

Brooke N

"Best sushi I have ever had. It was art on a plate, and I am excited to go back, words could not describe how good it was. The service and food were..."

Maria Leticia Buttram

"This place is off the hook. If in Balboa please visit. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Can't say enough about this place. A hidden..."

Martin Mulvihill

"Very good food and service here. Quality of everything from the table setting to the sushi that was prepared was top notch. We left there very..."

Justin Gormly

"I did the omakase which consisted of 6 courses + the dessert. Quality of the food here is absolutely great! Very fresh ingredients and its very..."

Chelsea Josette Dy

"A little place tucked away in the balboa island. The sushi is super fresh and the chefs know what they are doing. They make good conversation while..."

Peter Tran

"Had the omakase and it was phenomenal. Our waitress, Tina was attentive and amazing. Had our hot tea refilled multiple times. My fiance who usually..."

Brenda Zukel

"Went to nana san but the wait was too long so we decided to try this place and I am so glad that we did. Must order: agedashi tofu (this blew me away..."

Justin C.

"If you're in the area, check out the omakase here. I think Mokoto was our chef and he was super attentive and joked around with my friend and me...."

Grace Leung

"San Shi Go was a hidden gem I stubbled upon on a Wednesday evening. Reservations are required. I suggest booking a seat for the sushi bar for the..."

Heather J

"Needless to say this is my all-time favorite place for celebration. During COVID, we couldn't come here but the moment dine in is available, we got a..."

TUYEN VU

Kingyo Sushi

"We ordered, Salmon Sashimi, Beef Gyoza, Super Crunch Roll, Crazy Roll. Everything was super delicious, HOWEVER the crumbs weren’t crunchy, so the..."

Danielle Clem

"We are a big sushi lovers but also very picky. We came on Sunday afternoon and were able to get a table right away. Welcoming place. Great and fast..."

Ingrida Kern

"Best miso soup, ginger dressing and teriyaki I've ever had.. it was my first time ever trying sushi and I'm so thankful this is the location I chose..."

Carey Marie

"Great service and great food! Grace was so nice and helped me practice my Korean. Thanks for a great..."

Julia Gonzalez

"One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve ever visited in this area. Very friendly people and excellent service. Definitely come..."

Soonuk Seol

"Great service and tasty sashimi/ sushi. Can’t wait to come..."

Claudia Isabel Luckey

"Delicious and lovely staff will definitely come..."

Wen-Chia Parker

"The sushi is excellent, large pieces of fish and very well presented. We've eaten there numerous times. The staff are helpful and friendly. There..."

William Azzalino

"Hands down, this place is fantastic! The sushi was fresh, the service feels like family and there's a cool vibe with great decor. Definitely going..."

Brett Yeager

"So FRESH - yes, I judge a sushi joint by the way it smells - never fishy!!! This place is my favorite. The rolls are loaded - never skimpy 🍣 the..."

Gina Marie Casados

"The Salmon Lover Roll is the best I ever had! The seared salmon on top makes a difference. Definitely coming back for this one (and..."

Ligia.

"Great service and the food was..."

Daniel Kendall

"Best cucumber/ ricefree crab meat sushi I ever had in my life- can’t wait to order again!!! Top star quality!! Love this place - just discovered it..."

Katherine Aronsson

"Ordered the 20 piece sashimi, udon, spider roll, salmon teriyaki, and a few more sushi. Everything tasted fresh and they added a nice flavor to the..."

Mike K

"About a 30 minute drive from our house but definitely in my top 3 OC sushi spots. Jackie Chan Roll and Firecracker Roll are our go-to's but no bad..."

Seth Lawyer

"THEY HAVE A LOT OF NEW DISHES THAT OTHER PLACES DONT OFFER WHICH IS GREAT. TIRED OF EATING THE SAME DISHES. THEY HIRED REAL JAPANESE,WELL TRAINED..."

CHAUSTER BUFFET

Ten Asian Bistro

85/100 (1248 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow!! Incredible decor, lovely restaurant. Great seating arrange both indoor & outdoors. Exceptional food. Rolls are so damn good. Lot of good..."

xs2 Guds

"We walked in, and the modern Japanese interior design immediately caught my attention. The vibe is elegant, sophisticated, and slightly edgy, which..."

Corina Lange

"Tried almost all of their Sushi’s by Chef Marco. All were amazing specially Red Snapper Sushi and Wagu. Also recommend their honey walnut shrimp...."

Adam T

"My first time here with my colleagues and we had to make reservation to enjoy lunch on the weekdays. Since it's located nearby Irvine Towers and..."

Doris Lim

"The vibes were good, our waiter was friendly and fast, and the golden dragon sushi roll was delicious! It was chilly outside on the patio but the..."

Ashley Washington

"A quick dinner with my daughter for some way over due sushi! Well you will not be disappointed ever here, the selections and other off menu options..."

David Thompson

"I have been here a couple times for business meetings. Sushi rolls are great, the black rice is interesting, flavors are very good. But, the bowls..."

Donald Leffler

"Amazing food and ambience!! A bit on the pricy side but totally worth it. This place is more of a fusion between american and japanese..."

Ankita Kashyap

"Great place for Asian fusion entree's and sushi rolls. Dessert was good..."

Bao Ngo

"Great selection of food. Incredible quality and freshness. Bold flavors that can satisfy any pallette. Service was spotty. Some employees were great...."

Jovanny Ferreyra

Sushi Roku Newport Beach

84/100 (1258 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Calm and modern atmosphere, dishes are fresh and tasty. We had several sushi and grilled salmon. Brussel sprout fries are great. The restaurant is in..."

mediscover style

"Roku has become one of my absolute go-to sushi restaurants. The deluxe sushi platter is fantastic and at $50, it’s not crazy for how much you get...."

Davis Nardi

"I ate here with a date and overall it was a decent meal. My date really enjoyed her sushi plate. My salmon plate was meh. Salmon was kind of dry,..."

Kevin Ranta

"A great relaxing place, loved the atmosphere and all. We sat on their couches section and it was amazing. Being super comfortable, enjoying great..."

Maxim Flemdan

"Sushi Roku is amazing. The food, the atmosphere, the people… absolutely fantastic. Our busboy Daniel did his job amazingly — he’s a man of many..."

Charlie Battaglia

"What a delightful restaurant. I’m not too crazy about sushi, but I must admit, this restaurant made a sushi lover out of me. Absolutely delicious..."

Rose Y

"Trendy Japanese chain restaurant located in the Newport Fashion Island Center. Came here in a group of 10 and had a reservation beforehand. We were..."

Shanelle S

"I had heard about this place a few years back and was recommended by a colleague in college to try this place out. Years later I finally went for the..."

Jason Medina

"Spicy miso and shoshito peppers were both amazing apps. And the sushi rolls were fresh and well crafted. I'll be..."

Adam Stuart

"Nothing less than Perfection, here! Tender melt in your mouth Wagui beef. Tops in garlic roasted green beans. Smooth salmon and amber jack sushi...."

Bev L.

"A little pricy but a beautiful restaurant with good staff and..."

Tj Germain

"The best sushi place I have ever been to!!! I have eaten a lot of sushi and haven’t found such a clean delicious taste of sushi like this. It was..."

Alyssa Pirestani

"The food is YUM what else can u ask for. Vibes on point the dj had great taste. Staff are super..."

Amna Al Ali

"This please is delicious! I love the rolls and the ramen is great. I didn’t think it would be as delicious as it was. Service is always great. The..."

Breona

"Service was amazing! The joyful smile of my server was as good as the food and cocktails. I will always return any time I am in the area. ..."

Black Diamond Electrical Contracting

"I went with a group of 3 for lunch on Friday. We sat indoors and ordered miso soup (spicy, original), two deluxe sushi plates (one pictured below),..."

Deborah S

"Another 10/10 experience, the staff was so friendly, incredible food, our waitress Chanel was so accommodating, and we had such a good chat with..."

C Carey

Fuji Yama

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

"Best in OC...The sushi dishes are unique and created in the kitchen weekly... the owner, Joo Shin is amazing as are his fellow chef colleagues. ..."

Jean-Pierre N Cherie Tobon

"DEEELICIOUS! Great service and food! We will be..."

Kristy Rehfeldt

"Great sushi, fresh fish, and friendly people. Love their tai..."

Tebessum Weaver

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George Kypreos

"The fish was very high quality and delicate so eating was a very good experience. The service wasn’t as bad as other reviews I just felt it was..."

L.A. BERGSTRAND

"We went to eat Lunch/Dinner here at 3:00 PM on a Saturday with a good friend who eats here often and recommended the restaurant. We sat in the..."

Steven Yackel

"I like to consider myself a sushi connoisseur! I have eaten at many sushi restaurants in my life! Fuji is definitely by far the best sushi I have..."

Christine Villa

"My favorite meal of my week long trip. I wish I'd ate here earlier in week so I could had more than once. This is the only review I left the entire..."

Shelly Sprinkle

"Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for Japanese food, friendly fast service, fresh food and large portions with great..."

Miguel A. Covarrubias

"The best. The staff is like family and service is always amazing. Original and very tasty menu. Presentation is always top tier. Try the grilled..."

Miles Madison

"They have Specialty Items that are Amazing! Like "Sushi Pizza" was Delicious!! I'll be..."

Andrew park

"Eating KETO and was happy they could accommodate us with "no rice" selections. The sushi was very good and I was glad to be able to sit and..."

Linda E

"Ate here twice in two days after driving to LA from Georgia. Best sushi I've ever..."

Matt R

"Lots of Nobu-like dishes to tease the pallet. Always solid..."

Ron Kodl

"This is my favorite sushi bar in Newport Beach. Not that I have been to any other sushi bar in Newport Beach, but this one is so good that I have..."

C. Paul “Pablon” Mayfield

"This place had a cool beach vibe with their music, and after you put in your order, you get it super quick. Their waitresses were very attentive and..."

Mike Janowski

"The employees here are wonderful and friendly, and the food is exquisite every time. My wife and I come here every time we visit my aunt and uncle,..."

Stephen Palacio

"Amazing! The food is great and the staff even better! I've been there for a casual outing and for a birthday and each time they went above and beyond..."

Courtney Blake

"Great location. Great staff. Great food selection and lunch combos. Not always open but when it is I eat here. Try the lunch specials in combinations..."

larry schlocker

Bluefin Fine Japanese Cuisine

83/100 (1358 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Fine Dining

"Family favorite! Good food, attentive staff and nice..."

Ghassan Lababidi

"Fresh seafood ingredients, great location, very attentive waiter. What's not to..."

Tony Shih

"Located next to Starbucks. There's a small outdoor patio that allows you a peak at the ocean. If you don't know what to order, you can order the..."

Robert

"First off, they told us to choose sit inside or outside but said outside is warmer since inside they had door open with ac on. Kinda strange to have..."

SJ Yang

"Great place, beautiful view of ocean if you sit outside. The food is good and the service is great as their waiters are very nice. The only problem..."

Hesam Abedini

"Sushi is outstanding.. And expensive. Sushi ordered on the fill out shhet is for single pieces. Parking can be very challenging.. Common to parked..."

Gordon Gee

"(Take-out review) This place is incredible. Really fresh and tasty fish, good lunch special options that won't break the bank. I loved my Bluefin..."

Audrey Kim

"The food was so ‘good’ we went to get indian after spending $130 for two people here. Drinks are extremely watered down, food was average and..."

Amina Maslo

"The best sushi place in Newport Beach. Fantastic..."

Min Seo

"Very good food with nice service. They have variety of cocktails too, highly recommend for some delicious and pretty..."

은혜박

"Incredible chef’s omakase experience. Phenomenal service with some of the freshest seafood I’ve ever had. (Only bummer was having to tell nearby..."

Tyler Anneliese Moselle

"Ordered rolls and sushi and everything was great. Awesome service too, and a free dessert for my gf on her birthday. Nice lighting/ ambience too!..."

Eric Gyurina

"Quality sushi and a great ambiance with a nice view. Outdoor seating with..."

Firas Shbeeb

"Nice place...food is fine....needs more..."

Benny Mor

"It’s still amazing, and once inside the ambiance and energy transport you back to beautiful memories. The mushroom miso soup is out of this world!..."

Nicole Crawford

"Excellent Food, best lunch! Fresh..."

NPJ

"I love omakaze....their lunch omakaze or sushi omakaze is affordable version but still is..."

BRANDON YOON

930 Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

Kitayama

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Tempura

"This place has become another go to place for me for Japanese food. It was fresh and delicious. And some of the dishes that they offer were very..."

Grace Chen

"All the dishes I had were delicious (fried calamari, chilled eggplant, crispy rice with spicy tuna), but I Especially loved the seaweed salad with..."

Lori Mizushima

"If you're a sushi lover, like the kind of person who will drop $80 on omikase, you will love this place. Even if your wallet can only spend $30 on..."

Hannah Ng

"Service always excellent, food always interesting. Special menus for special occasions like Valentine's day. They have a sushi bar and traditional..."

Steve Erickson

"Fabulous experience and great staff. Thank you taking part in our celebration. Oh, and our daughter’s birthday desert..."

Sharron Schrenk

"My wife and I had some Sushi and drinks here for our 5th wedding anniversary. Beautiful place! I sipped on some Japanese whiskey that had been aged..."

Glenn Croft

"Wonderful food and wonderful staff..............must..."

Jason Steven Kong

"What a great authentic Japanese restaurant! food & Service was amazing! Many choices from the menu ( food & drinks)!!! your server is dressed as a..."

Missy Jewell Magnuson

"I've been going to Kitayama for 18 years! The best sushi in Orange..."

Jessie Yamada

"Great service amazing presentation and all at a reasonable cost highly..."

Mark Wilbur

"Excellent for lunch...too pricey for dinner. Would definitely go..."

Ginny David

"I love it every time I go there because the food is the freshest..."

Anthony J Azavedo

"Authentic Japanese! Have taken many customers here for business dinners. Try the sweet potato..."

Kevin Reyes

"The fish are high quality cuts and very fresh! They also have a variety of textures and great combinations of flavors in every dish. The presentation..."

Chelsea Josette Dy

"This place is a gem. It has some of the freshest, most innovative sushi I've ever eaten -- and I live in SF. The sushi bar is awesome, I encourage..."

Brian Stark

"I came in for dinner with a friend on a Thursday evening. We were greeted and seated right away, the booths are separated from the aisle with..."

Amber Steeves

"Good Japanese food. Pricey, but there are some reasonable lunch deals. Would recommend. There are seats with very good seats. The atmosphere and..."

Ben Park

"I loved the place, decor, food, service, and overall quality. The waitresses are nice, and efficient. Great..."

Abby Aguilera

"Best sushi in the OC. This place should be in the Michelin..."

Brian Stark

"Special rolls are a bit pricey, but great overall in taste and..."

Johnny B

"The staff was excellent and the sushi lunch is delicious. The flavors were vibrant and precise and the atmosphere was..."

Jean Simmons-Delpit

"Had a yummy Vegan Bento..."

Marco Reviews

"I came here with some friends and the ambience is really nice. We got one of the rooms outside and it was super cool. We had to take off our shoes..."

Clara Salita

"I like their courtyard and the decoration more than the food itself..."

Joe Qin

"Fantastic service, the servers dress in traditional Japanese outfits. The restaurants ambiance reminded me of my trips to Japan. The dining..."

Hector Zubieta

"This place is a great place to go for some good sushi! Their selection is very fresh! My favorite is their scallop+salmon roll, and this roll is so..."

Jane Song

"I love this place. Everything I order is delicious and very quick for lunch so I can get back to work on time. The service is friendly and efficient...."

Shawna Fay

"I enjoy the view of the garden area at lunch. However, the sushi is just average. It's a bit pricey for what you get as well. I would not mind the..."

Chris Rabago

"Everything's perfect here. I eat here quite frequently for lunch and it truly NEVER disappoints. We always make a reservation because this place gets..."

Jocelyn Rosales

"Kitayama is fantastic! The atmosphere is great, the sushi is delicious and the selection of Japanese whiskys is wonderful. I tried some whisky that I..."

Matt Rodrigues

Newport Fresh Japanese Grill

"Freshest fish in town; great menu!. While a restaurant serving both Japanese cuisine and Philly cheesesteaks isn't an everyday sight, Newport Fresh..."

Philip

"Love their protein bowls they’re the best! Stay good for so long..."

Jessica Soltanieh

"The husband and wife that own the place are always the only two working. I'm not big on sushi so haven't tried that but the chicken protein bowl is..."

Liam M

"Chicken and egg bowls are a weekly occurrence for us! The flavor is like nothing around. We love coming every week to the friendly service and great..."

Kelly Ostby

"Incredible sashimi bowl(aka Poki). The family staff couldn't be any friendlier. Adding this into my rotation when I am in..."

Will Fox

"Husband and wife owned and ran. They are always so kind. You can trust the integrity of the food. It may look like a hole in the wall, but it's so..."

Alexa N

"A classic mom and pop beach restaurant. The hand written menus are a little unprofessional but you can tell they love what they do based on the food..."

Andrew Hornbeak

"One of my favorite places to pick up lunch/dinner. Go to order is the protein bowl, chicken and egg mild. Danny does a great job with everything he..."

Mike Rutledge

"Owners are so kind and the food is just amazing. The protein bowl with chicken will be everything youve ever wanted! Plenty of parking and a walk..."

Skweet

"This is a hidden gem in Newport. The protein bowl is fantastic and the sushi is great too. And if a cheese steak sandwich is what you want, they make..."

Tony DeStefano

"One of my must stops in Newport Beach. The husband and wife who run and own the place are very friendly and hard working people. The spicy chicken..."

Josh Pelock

"This is the most exciting sushi place as far as the food goes. I recommend the Sashimi Bowl. They have a proprietary family recipe for the rice that..."

Scott McDougle

"Def order the protein bowl ( chicken and eggs or raw fish) and you will be blown away. Every-time I’m in the area I have to get the protein bowl..."

Sofia S

"There is not another rice recipe in the world that comes even close to the quality and deliciousness of Newport Fresh. Literally. Newport Beach is..."

AJ Agazarm

"One of the best bowls of food I have ever eaten. This place deserves a lot more than 5 stars. I highly recommend this..."

Josh Abbott

"If I would only eat protein and sashimi bowls for the rest of life I would die happy. I love the bowls and the secret family sauce. Thank you for..."

Carl-Erik Høyum

"OMG their protein bowl is so freaking delicious!!! I can't ever eat flame broiler or Waba grill the same ever again! this bowl has so much flavor..."

Christian Barrera

China Palace Restaurant

"Great Chinese food and Sushi. The wonton soup is excellent and flavorful. The orange chicken is great. The beef broccoli has a sauce with too much..."

Simon Kaulius

"Came here for my quick lunch break. I didn't know what to expect because their outside restaurant sign listed Hamburgers, Sushi, Seafood. Quite the..."

THE One & Only Kim Howell

"Best sushi in town! Good duck salad. Happy hour. Great prices! Great service! Atmosphere comparable to Nobu! Can’t wait to come..."

ryan greninger

"My family and I have been coming here for years. Cindy the owner is very friendly. Also, the food is really good. During Covid-19 I've ordered..."

Lauren Ellermeyer

"Absolutely fabulous and amazing food. My friend who lives in NPB brought me here! I was thrown off by the sign that said hamburgers and I didn’t..."

LBC G

"My husband and I LOVED this place! Their poki bowl was sooo yummy and filling! My husband loves their orange chicken, perfect amount of rice and..."

syd demmerly

"Love this place. Best Chinese food in town, and great drinks. Staff is always nice and friendly. Excellent Cashew Chicken, and California Rolls...."

Sandy Peterson

"You know how it is when it comes to craving good Chinese food; you just NEED it and CP (formerly China Palace) has been my go to for decades. Living..."

John Patrick McDermott

"I love this place. I had some fantastic fish tacos and very tasty wrap. Really goid ice tea. This place is really high end. My friend Judy took..."

Rob Tullius

"Having an event at CP was probably one of the smartest decisions I have ever made. Me and a group of 70+ of my friends had a formal event there and..."

Jose Angel Nuño

Nobu Newport Beach

77/100 (1653 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Simply a 10/10. No words really to describe. A must visit if you're in the area. It's simply one of the finest establishments I have ever been to...."

Joe Phillips

"10/10 Nobu experience. Food was great as always. Staff was more than friendly. Our server paced out the menu so we could enjoy and chat. Definite..."

Amara

"Nobu Newport offers a great ambiance, complemented by drinks like the unique lychee martini with tequila and Mia Margarita.Its definitely more chill..."

Kiran S

"Had a reservation at 5 but realized they have happy hour also at 5 so we sat in the lounge and had a fantastic time. The service was amazing,..."

Rachael Martinez

"Such a great experience, I will be going to the Melbourne sister store for sure. Thank you for making our lunch so special. We had at least 10 items..."

Craig “Boxy” Boxic

"Honestly this place is amazing. The food, service, and atmosphere is top tier. The waiters and waitresses go out of their way to make you feel..."

Evan Lamicella

"Every bite was 10/10 delicious. Some of the best sashimi and nagiri I’ve ever had. And the wagyu sliders are pricey, but worth it. The yellowtail..."

Andrew Eilola

"We spend the night at Nobu because a special occasion. The service was great we had the Nobu tasting menu and everything was so fresh, a delightful,..."

Nutri Steph

"I came here for an event last weekend and I was beyond impressed with the food AND service! After reading some negative reviews about the waitstaff..."

That Wedding Dude

"Great experience overall and loved everything about it. Seated on the 2nd level outside, the views of Newport canal and harbor are lovely, especially..."

Maxim Flemdan

"one of the best restaurants i have yet to try! we started off with the lychee martinis but we subbed the vodka for don julio reposado. then we..."

Jorian Valentine

"Always an awesome experience. The miso cod is a staple. I tried the Chilean sea bass and loved it! Great atmosphere and..."

Tapas Gandhi

"Excellent service, amazing food, professional and courteous staff, spotless. Great variety. Every dish we orders was delicious. Well done Nobu ..."

Jamal Mustafa 1

"I recently visited this restaurant for dinner and once again, the food was absolutely delicious. The sashimi selection was a standout, with the..."

Qabas Hassan

"Daniel our waiter was amazing, he moved the space heaters and even provided a blanket for my mother. We dined in to celebrate her birthday, got a few..."

MrDanish ButterCookie

Wasa Sushi On The Bluffs

Wheelchair Accessible

"For far too long has there only been one Orange County teppanyaki spot that everyone seems to flock to, but thanks to Wasa Sushi & Teppan there is..."

OC Food & Travel (prettyfitfoodie)

"Excellent small scale sushi restaurant. It's everything I want in a neighborhood strip-mall sushi spot. Very fresh fish with a nice rotating menu of..."

Rit Mathis

"Great sushi but a little on the pricey..."

Stacy Maureen Mitchell

"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..."

Ron Deo

"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,..."

Joshua Chen

"Great place for family, group, and even date nights. Sushi and/or Teppanyaki Grill. Recommend reservation for..."

Karen Kim

"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..."

James Weinstock

"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..."

Kyle Mann

"This is my new favorite sushi bar in Orange County. The staff is extremely friendly. I like to,sit at the sushi bar. I get to see the fish up..."

Dawn Perri

"This place has very good sushi. It's always fresh and the presentation is very good. The sushi chefs are top notch and the servers are friendly...."

Rick Herrera

"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..."

David Behbahani

"Open for dine in (6-16-20) Great host staff, awesome waiter. Food was perfectly flavorful, fresh, and..."

Josh L

"Great sushi place. They have lunch specials. It's kind of pricey but no different from other Japanese restaurants around here. The sushi and..."

Ben Park

"A very good Teppanyaki restaurant with delicious meat and well..."

Rupert Gonzalez

"Food was good. Service was great. A bit..."

Erina K

"I remember when this place was new. It's still a solid go to sushi spot in..."

Z N

"I love this place. First off, very bright and clean inside with modern lines. Second, the staff greets you enthusiastically once you walk in. I..."

Dawn Perri

Benihana

76/100 (6992 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Oscar our chef and Alana our waitress were WONDERFUL!! My sister and I went in for lunch and we were the only ones at the table in the beginning then..."

Sharol Moore

"Celebrated my birthday and I highly recommend the Seared Tuna. It’s been my fav for a while and never disappoints! Our chef Patrick was great and..."

Vanessa Chavez

"The lobster is good. The garlic fried rice is good. The beef is ok because it is tender. I prefer rib eye rather than fillet. The dessert is great...."

chloe chi

"My girlfriend and myself ate dinner here and shared a table with a family of four. We had a very good time and the chef was very kind and..."

PCC&C Reviews

"A must! Wonderful experience! The food is good and the portions are huge! The chefs are very cool and friendly! It is a difficult job and they do..."

Hesam Abedini

"It's a spectacular cooking show to watch. The dishes are cooked for each person who gets to choose their main protein (beef, chicken, tofu, and..."

Merritt

"Our cook was very friendly andveryanimated! The food was delicious; well seasoned and very tasty. We were seated right away and didn't wait long..."

Emma

"The service & Chef Ramon was the BEST! Chef cleaned the grill everytime & our food came out delicious. We recommend this place, very clean & clean..."

ART Tom

"Benihana is overall a fun way to experience dinner, the food is good but seeing it prepared by a skilled chef is always a fun touch. Though for what..."

Vance Nguyen

"We had an amazing experience here at this Benihana location! The chef was very funny and entertaining throughout the evening. Drinks were great, meat..."

Brandon Lyons

"First time since I went back (30 yrs) but everything as I remembered. I luv the atmosphere, food, drinks & employees. The chief was so pleasant...."

Billie B

"This was my first time to Benihana. A good friend treated me to dinner for my birthday! The food was great! The chef was a lot of fun and all the..."

Gretchen Broberg

"The food was delicious. The server and chef were amazing (such wonderful people). The issue was with the reservation system. We made a reservation..."

hyperchaotix32x

"Such a great place for a birthday dinner! Visited this location for my little sisters bday. The chef there was great. Apparently we had the best chef..."

Sabrina Clavesilla

"It's been a long time since I visited a Benihana but the food here was Fantastic! The portions were much smaller than usual. For the price I paid..."

Matthew Gaddis

"Chef Sean was Amazing. Great good. Great conversation. Highly recommend this place. And ask for Chef..."

Viki Johnston

Hana Grill

"Protein bowls are pretty solid (so are the salads - grilled chicken with white meat was my favorite). Probably best to pass on the sushi. Go for the..."

Brandon Martin

"Food was excellent. Vegan chicken looked exactly like real chicken—I was pretty sure they made a mistake when I first got my order but no it was..."

Jerry Lin

"This place has reasonable food. The service is good. I had salmon and the soup and salad. It easnt that busy when we were here. I felt good with the..."

Ann Douglas

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