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Malulu Sushi
93/100 (1955 ratings)
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Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
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Hot Sake
Yellowtail Belly
Beef Sukiyaki
Spicy Tuna Roll and Spicy Yellowtail
10 Assorted Sashimi
B Special Sushi
Mackerel
Filtered Sake
Albacore
K - Special Chef's
Sushi Burrito
Soft Shell Crab
Avocado toast
Rainbow Roll
Salmon Teriyaki
Eel Roll
Uni Sea Urchin
Ikura Salmon Roe
Poke
California Bowl
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"Got the scallops, salmon roe, mackerel, and squid sushi. Everything was fresh and delicious. The chefs and servers were friendly. I ordered a salad..."
Conneric Liu
"Good Sushi. Not expensive and good quality food. There’s the fake crab and cream cheese( in my opinion it’s used on cheaper sushi..."
ana Z
"This little sushi place is tucked inside a little strip mall with a blue sign that simply says "Sushi", it's in the same complex as the Dollar..."
Ruthie Kataoka
"There is some pretty delicious sushi coming from this nondescript tiny strip mall location. I needed to find a place for some takeout sushi and was..."
Joe V
"Japanese Sushi, need not say much more except very good, fresh fish, friendly staff, great..."
John Walker
"Small intimate space, friendly and attentive Chef and staff. I sat at the sushi bar and had the 10pc. Sashimi. It looked so good that I forgot to..."
Robert McGovern
"Great sushi! Highly recommend. Friendly service, reasonable prices. Will go back for..."
Brett Sanders
"Great quality and friendly staff. I get my orders to go. Salmon sushi is excellent: fresh and tasty. Yellowtail is good. Edamame and soft shell crab..."
Matthew Tsou
"Malulu is a great lunch and dinner sushi spot! My favorite roll in the samurai roll, and the poke is so good! I always get the poke bowl for lunch..."
Jessica Weathers
"Small restaurant with limited seating just like in Japan lol. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Shrimp crunch roll SLAPPED and..."
Alejandra Alvarez
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
93/100 (153 ratings)
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Japanese
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Lunch
"Tried a bunch of local sushi spots, this one has been the best tasting so far. We only ate the sushi, but the bowls looked amazing that others..."
Travis Seymour
"The sushi here is awesome!! They have the best garlic yellowtail sashimi!! And I also love the "Ashley" roll (seared) And the "Man on Fire" roll!!..."
Andrea George
"みやこ is truly in a class of its own. The sushi and sashimi are both excellent. The bento boxes are life-changing. The tempura shrimp and..."
Alejandro Foucault Monterrey
"I love Miyako! Best Japanese restaurant I know I recommend it to all my family and friends. Jay makes the best b&j ceviche and they have the best hot..."
desiree caballero
"Friendly and great service. The staff does a great job of keeping the place clean and compliant with CDC requirements. I had their lunch beef bento..."
Gabe Natividad
"Truly one of the best sushi spots in the area. The staff is so friendly and the food is amazing. Such high quality fish and well-prepared rolls...."
Erin Griffin
"Food was amazing…on the other hand the service was terrible if you want to wait 1+hours for your dine in or even take out you have found the right..."
Haley Borgia
"I just placed an order for pick up and finish my dinner and was so perfect, food was ready fast, sushi very big rolls and a lot of taste and miso..."
Evaristo Solano
"Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming and the food is TO DIE FOR. I had the best jalapeño poppers that I have ever tried. Thank..."
Cynthia Vidana
"Sushi was great. Went on a Wednesday night, took some time to get our order. Plan for a..."
Chris T.
"My boyfriend and I are visiting from Michigan and asked a local which sushi joint they recommended and this was their recommendation. Staff was..."
Mandi Crevier
"My absolute favorite sushi place! The first time we attempted to eat here was a Friday night and the wait was 45 minutes to an hour. I would have..."
Allison Howerton
Muse Sushi Bar
89/100 (311 ratings)
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Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Fish
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"Fresh fish and really reasonable prices. We ordered a lot of sashimi items, including the Muse Sashimi Platter, bluefin, and uni. All the foods were..."
Melissa Chu
"Small sushi spot, but so some of the top sushi in OC!! Make sure to try the spicy tuna deep fried rice appetizer! They recently opened a second..."
Logann G (Bevs&Bites)
"I try and come here every single week. They are often busy and need to make reservations so we often get it to go but they are always efficient and..."
Sydney Kohler
"Service was amazing. Very helpful in recommending rolls. Halibut, YT and albacore were fresh and well prepared. Everything came out pretty quick...."
Danny Duran
"Excellent but small sushi and tempura shop. The rolls are very creative and the fish fresh daily. Wife had veggie tempura and reported it almost..."
Rondol Eagle
"During a vacation full of wonderful dining experiences, this place stood out above all the rest. The blue fin was..."
Mike Berry
"Super delicious food. Wait time was not long for us and we went right before 6pm on a Saturday evening. Friendly staff, fresh food, reasonable wait..."
Kimberly Jacobo
"Great fish! Eat the Randy roll you can't go wrong. But it even better if you can eat a Randy roll with..."
George Gibb
"For the Price it is excellent. Sushi and Veg are always very fresh when I have gone. The Spicy Edamame is really really tasty. Goyza's were very..."
Matthew Zelden
"Okay, this review is long overdue. I have been coming here for the past 4 years and I have NEVER been disappointed in anything that I have ordered..."
Connor Naasz
"We typically order for pick up. Takes about 45 minutes and worth the wait. My wife cannot get enough of the Love at First Bite but we love it all. ..."
Dean Grohs
"Muse is my new sushi go to! Always fresh with incredible flavor! I have had only positive experiences with both dine in and take out. The sweet and..."
Ashley Ahearn
"The service and atmosphere were fantastic, and our food was amazing! I especially enjoyed the Rainbow roll. There was a woman with a screaming child..."
Shay Stockstad
"They have very delicious food and good service. Their To Die for hand roll is incredible. And the lunch special sushi set is totally worth it. The..."
Kelly Lin
"I ordered the sashimi platter and it was super good. All the fish tasted super fresh and just melted in your mouth. I also had some of the rainbow..."
Tyler Koski
"Def. an affordable option in downtown San Clemente. The price and quality make it a go to spot. They also have unique rolls that I have never seen at..."
Eesha Das
9 Style Sushi
84/100 (570 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Eel Bowl
California Roll
Poke
Oyster Shooter
Tempura Dinner
Poki Bowl
Seared Yellowtail
Amberjack Sushi
Assorted Mochi Ice Cream
Mackerel Nigiri
Premium Sashimi Platter
Fish
Oysters
Miso Soup
sake
Tempura Eggplant
Philadelphia Roll
Cucumber Octupus Salad
Dragon Roll
Hamachi Chili Roll
Toro Sashimi
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"The nigiri here is so good and incredibly fresh! I tried the negitoro roll and a variety of nigiri, and everything was delightful. The Hirame, Uni,..."
Bill Wang
"This place is great! Tough to get a table because they are always busy. We enjoyed the tempura eggplant, amberjack sushi, San Clemente roll, Koba..."
Camille Bidwell
"So glad this popped up and reminded me to review! Ran into this place entirely by accident about a month ago and loved it while returning from a..."
Joe Santana
"The service and attentiveness was on par with a few of the high end restaurants in Dana Point. I was recommended the restaurant by a resident of San..."
Mel Griffith
"Super fresh sushi with no fishy tastes, will definitely be back! We loved the rolls we got. Super California roll, Philadelphia roll, eel roll,..."
Rosie B.
"Hands down best sushi you can find in Southern California (perhaps even in US). Try coming in for lunch during the week if your schedule allows it..."
Babak Shakoory
"One of our favorite places in OC. These guys never fail to deliver a great..."
Steve Vierra
"Had the chicken teriyaki bowl, was really good. My buddy loved the poke..."
Shawn Hillman
"Always great food. Not a big restaurant and popular so expect 30min wait. But best Sushi in San Clemente so worth the..."
mark russell
"Small, a little cramped space but really good food! My favorite is the salmon lemon and Kabo Kabo..."
Anna
"Good place to get some sushi. Service is really good and prompt. They have take out and dine in, bar seating and tables, and sushi is a solid A+..."
dario c
"This was some of the BEST quality of AUTHENTIC Japanese food and fresh sushi I have ever had on the main land. Reminded me of a little sushi place I..."
S.R. Kent
"Food outstanding but clearly the owner hasn’t trained his crew on basic service. I knew the service was slow going in and sure enough it didn’t..."
Brandt Jespersen
"Smallish strip mall sushi place right in heart of San Clemente, takes reservations so plan ahead during tourist season. Great service by the staff,..."
David Gourley
"Nice spot. Fish taste fresh, rice to protein ratio is good. You can be the judge on the..."
Roy “Searching”
"The best. I am visiting San Clemente and asked a friend for a sushi recommendation. I'm very fussy about fish, and mine was so fresh! Highly..."
sun love
"The BEST sushi in town. Both the food and the staff are extraordinary. I order there weekly and the food NEVER dissapoints. It iss a busy spot but..."
Felipe De Souza
Aha Sushi
82/100 (243 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
"Not a sushi connoisseur by any means but i enjoy it and eat it probably once a week. Went to Aha for lunch and it was delicious. Best salmon I've had..."
Sam Johnson
"This is a great little sushi place with quality fish. The ahi was fresh, hamachi was delicious and the salmon was too. When we went it was not..."
Craig Neil
"My husband took me here today for Mother’s Day because I’ve been dying for sushi and it was the best experience. They were well prepared and had..."
Celina Renee
"This place is now known as the San Clemente Sushi Company. But it is still absolutely delicious and is one of my favorite places to go whenever I..."
Jason Mineo
"Came here on Easter Sunday when every other restaurant was closed and I was very pleased that fate forced me inside. The food was delicious and very..."
Enrique
"Very friendly staff who are happy to suggest a new thing for you to try. I only really eat nigiri style, and they still manage to put creative spins..."
Jacob Maynard
"Always a great experience, staff are very friendly and inviting. The sushi is fresh and the rolls are unique. We come here regularly and everything..."
Jim Clark
"Great staff, shout out to will. Sushi was off the hook!!!!!shout out to..."
Christopher Gaines
"We eat at Aha Sushi three to four times a month. As avid fans of sushi we're constantly testing local (and not so local) restaurants for freshness,..."
Connie Fox
"The food was very good and very well priced. Service was fairly quick, despite them being busy with takeout orders. Only downside was that the number..."
Allysa Fritz
"Called in a pick up order on a Saturday night and it was ready quickly. Awesome sushi and really fresh! Reasonably priced as..."
Brittney Nichole
"BEST sushi place on town. If you like spicy try the in-n-out roll. Super..."
Alex Goldner
"I love this place! The sushi taste really fresh and they have really great offerings. Our favorite is the sushi burrito . 5 STARS..."
Stephanie perez
"Delicious sushi and more, very nice staff and fair prices for the..."
Sean Beerer
"Sushi was fresh and delicious. Customer service was friendly and fast. Highly..."
Jessica Owens
"one of me and my sons favorite sushi places, nice people great food..go..."
Chuck Itall
"Excellent quality fresh sushi. I love that the meanie has pictures, makes it easier to pick what I..."
Helina Somelar
"Fresh with many different types of sushi. From Louisville Ohio. My daughter takes me there every time we..."
David Kovacs
Takao Japanese Restaurant
81/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tuna
Tempura
Tataki
"The Uni shots are exceptional …🤩 I recommend at least two!! The cocktails are also delicious and the beer tastes amazing as well. The Itamae is..."
Katrina Callihan
"Although the portions are truly small, the quality and taste were incredible for sure. Loved the vibe and the service as well. Overall would..."
Paul Tupou
"This establishment was magnificent. Food was fabulous; service was clean, sharp, and timely. Space was effective for long communication. Such an..."
Jasmine Stanley
"Put your name down at Sonny's. Go to this place next door. Amazing sushi (the style and taste is 👌)and drinks upstairs. Goonies themed rum bar..."
S B
"We made a reservation in a whim with no expectations for anything besides doing something new, but by the end of our visit we were insatiable and..."
Kate Gilmore
"Good drinks and cool decor. Definitely want to come back and try some more drinks, and the bar downstairs. The ambience is..."
Lucas Scofield
"This was an amazing experience. Food was good and the atmosphere is nice. They have a dimmly lit dining area. Today was my first time going in and I..."
Tia D
"Go for the experience and great drinks! Don’t go hungry but definitely try their sushi it’s the..."
Jessica Matthews
"Had a great time! Drinks and rolls were so..."
keri schuster
"4 different types of old fashioned. Amazing whiskey flight with rare and amazing whiskeys. Amazing mixed drinks and creative unagi shooters. Would..."
Stan
"So fun, and a long list of unique cocktails. A very cool spot in South..."
Bijan Noori
"Fun experience down from Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. 🍣 🍸🥃 Shh…It’s a speak easy...."
Oscar Montemayor
"This is mostly a bar with small selection of handrolls, so if you make a dinner reservation prepare to order a bunch of handrolls. The drinks are..."
Mikayla Kosmala
"Fantastic cocktails, sushi hand rolls with real wasabi, lots of atmosphere and great..."
Vincent Ammann
"Wow! Such a cool speakeasy with an awesome cocktail program. The handrolls are so fresh!..."
Mindy Huang
"Great date night..."
Andrew Roger
"Delicious foods and drinks! Nice..."
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aaron kahler
Poke Roll 808
80/100 (391 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Always delicious & fresh never disappointed best fresh sushi in San Clem..."
Melkutuzov -
"Really good sushi for the price! Huge Poke connoisseur, when on the coast, and this place drew me in multiple times. Easy to order with a slip of..."
Patrick Dunlop
"A great ramen/sushi spot in San clemente. Prices are fair but can quickly become expensive if you order alot so keep that in mind . Rolls are good..."
Sgt-Soju
"I really enjoyed my salmon poke bowl. The macaroni salad that came with it was my favorite! I wish the portion of rice was smaller, and the green..."
Kim Lê-Simpson
"a very tucked away, small place with a lot of people wanting to come in and order! in a very lively area and very good food, me and my boys loved..."
Jonny Cooper
"Noodles here are amazing. I had the udon and miso ramen, both were..."
J G
"The lemon salmon roll is my absolute favorite 🤤 very simple yet extremely flavorful. Their tonkatsu (sp ?) ramen is so good, as is their miso..."
Suzana Vee
"BEST CRUNCH ROLL !!! hands down my favorite here in san clemente i’ve tried many places here in SoCal and i’m blown away by the..."
Adrianna Esquivel
"Great affordable place to take the family out for sushi. Japanese beer on draft, good portions on the sushi. Best waitress ever brings coloring..."
Sean S.
"Got the tempura and the ginger shrimp sushi roll. Both were..."
Ethan Salter
"Absolutely delicious. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and my girlfriend got the poke bowl with various toppings and we were both stoked with everything...."
Kadin Espinosa
"Best poke I've ever had. Can't wait to come back. :) They have a little slip you fill out for your poke order and their portions are generous. They..."
Jen Saldaña
"Great place with a nice looking restaurant. Very unique. Staff and cook was..."
Zerxsai
"Amazing most wonderful people and so friendly the owners son was there and is totally cool also met the owner as well really great guy and even..."
Caleb Herrera
"Amazing sushi and poke bowls! Cozy beachy..."
Amanda Simpson
"Delicious !!! Hidden gem of gems! once you dine here youll crave it every few days for life, that's what's up seriously no one does poke better..."
John
"Great food, will definitely come here again! Loved the ramen and everything had a great taste. Sushi was..."
Maricela Hernandez
"Great sushi, nice people, fair prices. What more could you ask..."
Marc Schroeder
Ramen Cafe
79/100 (249 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Poke
O G Pork Bahn - MI
Og Pork Ramen with Shoyu
Tonkotsu Ramen Spicy and Non-Spicy
Large Sapporo
Og Shoyu Ramen
Ramen
Edamame
Spicy Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Chicken Ramen
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food here. They explained the vegan options and allowed us to customize. Extremely well maintained restrooms and kitchen looked very clean..."
Mythily Parthasarathy
"Nice date night spot for something quick and relatively cheap! Broth was really good, service was great. It's small in size but it was busy with a..."
Gloria Downing
"INCREDIBLE RAMEN HAS ARRIVED - Don't know what it is? That's Ok, your mouth has not lived till your try it. Spicy Ramen is the soup to have. I..."
E B
"Amazing food the owner knows her stuff and everything she makes is delicious. Come check them out worth the..."
Ryan Smith (Imagesmiths)
"Good for a quick ramen fix! This place is the In-n-out burger of ramen. This is basically all they serve aside from some Vietnamese sandwiches and..."
E Wlcek
"Recently I had the pleasure of visiting The Ramen Cafe in San Clemente. The Ramen Cafe is in one of the most quaint and nostalgic centers that i have..."
Lauren Davidson
"Found this place recently and was surprised how many people didn't know about it. This place has become an instant favorite for me! The Ramen has..."
nathaniel noriega
"So excited to have a great Ramen place in San Clemente! My wife and I️ love this place. Local Family Owned Business, everyone is so friendly. The..."
Jay Wang
"I absolutely love the spicy chicken ramen from Cafe Ramen. The broth is bursting with flavor and the noodles have a great texture. I especially..."
Juliana Garcia Halloran
"If you’re craving soup, this is the place to go! This is our family’s go to place in South Orange County. Their food is extremely flavorful..."
Shawn Brown
"Was very delicious. I dont usually like spicy but I said what the heck and tried it. I'm glad i did because it gave it really good..."
Libier Gilbert
"Very Good! I actually had lunch and dinner there today. When I went for their Original Banh-Mi sandwich I saw their Ramen which I had before but it..."
Jim Olson (Jimbo)
"I went there the other day with a couple of friends and we just had a great time there. There's a good atmosphere, you have the possibility to both..."
Timothee Bigle
"The Spicy Pork Ramen was really delicious. Fresh ingredients and broth that was not too..."
Tom Wong
"Tucked away in Old Town San Clemente, The Ramen Cafe is a must-visit. The Chicken Banh Mi is absolutely to die for. You can feel the love in their..."
andrew stout
"I haven’t found a ramen spot this good in some time, so I was very happy to have stumbled upon The Ramen Cafe in Old Town San Clemente! The Spicy..."
Levi Logstrom