My last night here in SoCal for business and was craving sushi that close to my hotel. I saw this spot and check it out. The staff was super friendly from the beginning and the vibe was fun.
I ordered the Ponzu Roll and Nodoguro sushi that was on special. The sushi tasted fresh and was satisfied with it. I ordered a beer too and they didn’t charge me cause it was on the house. (I was joking in the beginning if my beer was free lol)
Overall, come check this sushi spot if you are in town. It’s definitely on my list whenever I’m around the area again. Thanks to the staff and chef for the great experience!
I wanted to find something wrong about this place, but I wasn't able too. The service is world class, the food quality is A1 and the favor is out of this world. I recommend Ponzu Roll and Surf and Tuft roll.. you're welcome
The Sashimi lunch special was amazing. The presentation and flavor that on all the fish was superb. Service was quick and servers were friendly. Thank you.
Ponzu is such a welcoming and warm environment to eat at, I loved the sushi and the service. The portions are perfect, the fish is consistent, and there's a wide selection of menu items to choose from that are great. I went for yellowtail cut rolls and the super yellowtail sushi, which turned out delicious and made me order seconds. I'm definitely coming back here again for another sushi experience!
Mallory “Priscilla” Stropes
+5
Love this place! After eating at Ponzu I have not been able to have sushi anywhere else. I had the lollipop roll, a roll with no rice wrapped in cucumber, the halibut carpaccio was amazing and fresh. The surf and turf roll is highly recommend! I cannot remember the name of the roll my husband ordered pictured in the photo with my Lollipop roll 🥒
We had such a good dinner here. Everything we ordered was done very well, even the easy stuff like the cucumber salad and rainbow roll. They didn’t skimp out on fish with the special rolls either, we felt that we got our money’s worth.
But the best part was the wagyu sushi, I ordered it thinking it would come raw, but it was lightly seared and served in a smoke chamber. Perfectly seasoned, delicious wagyu flavor, expensive but I will absolutely get it again next time.
Had a great experience at the soft opening of the Ponzu sushi bar. First, the chef and hostess we're very warm and welcoming. The layout is nice with a bar and plenty of table seating. Parking is easy too.
Their menu is really elaborate with plenty of creations to pick from. My wife opted for the thousand island roll, which was beautifully presented with a chili dipping oil in the center of the plate which I had not seen before.
As a vegetarian, I had a cucumber avocado roll, their vegetable roll, and their veggie tempura roll. I'd recommend the vegetable roll of the three. It was beautifully presented with avocado on the outside that was unique. We also had their seaweed salad and their regular salad both of which we're great.
Finally, I'd add the chef is accommodating for additions and substitutions to the menu.
Glad to have a reliable sushi bar down the street now, will definitely be coming back.
This is the best sushi restaurant in the Santa ana/Tustin area. The quality and freshness is outstanding. It is not inexpensive but when the food is that good, I don't mind.
The best sushi I have ever tasted. I've was lucky to come across this placr when visiting from Australia. It's a must of you're a love of sushi.
The staff are all polite and friendly and the atmosphere is really relaxing. Went the for dinner first night then We had some more international visitors the next day and took them back there for dinner.
This place is a hidden gem that I can't believe I missed out on for five years! The moment my boyfriend and I walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the chefs and wait staff.
Sky, who I believe might be one of the owners, went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. His passion for consistency, quality, freshness, presentation, and creativity shone through.
The Trust (omakase) experience was a highlight, with 10 pieces of sushi that were nothing short of perfection. Each bite was a culinary masterpiece.
We also enjoyed the brussels sprouts chips, perfectly seasoned with truffle oil, sea salt, and parmesan, as well as the yellowtail carpaccio, bursting with flavor. The baked green mussels were also a standout, with a balanced sauce and complementing rice.
Ponzu delivered a memorable and fun first experience. I can't wait to return to savor more of their outstanding offerings. Kudos to the team for their dedication to excellence!
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