50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Corona Del Mar

“The staff is super friendly and the food is incredible. Best sushi Ive ever had! They also have some of the best whiskey. Will definately be taking any friends that love sushi to this place in the future.“

“Brandon was our server and we were very excited to sit down but my girlfriend and I realized the menu was very limited but we took a chance and we ordered the lobster roll which was absolutely incredible and amazing and life-changing. We are definitely coming back and even though it is limited, be open-minded and give anything a shot because it was all very fresh and very tasteful.“

“Authentic, great service, fun staff!“

“place is awesome. quick and tasty“

“Been coming here for 2yrs. Always fresh, clean and delicious. James is a Master.“

“Very good environment and food!“

“Great service, delicious sushi. Friendly people . Great location. Would recommended and we will be back again.“

“This place is a hidden diamond. It was the best sushi me and my wife ever had. I am big with all you can eat sushi restaurants but this place is heaven. I will not go anywhere else moving forward. This is my spot now.
I highly recommended the hostess, and the waitresses are extremely friendly.“

“We have been there many times and love it! One of the best sushi restaurants I know! I prefer sashimi and the presentation is beautiful and mouthwatering!“

“Service is wonderful. Everyone is friendly. It’s like going to my Obason’s to have dinner. Everything about this place is authentically Okinawan. Oishī“

“Well worth the wait! GREAT sushi, service and quality.“

“I ordered the salmon bowl for $16 ($17 with tax), and I was surprised by how much salmon there was! Originally, I thought there would only be 5 pieces, but it was around 7 instead. Each piece is also pretty thick. The salmon bowl was delicious and filling, and the owner was so kind when she gave me it! I think I'll definitely come back here again if I'm craving sushi.“

“Our second time( we’re from Long Beach) and we love coming back here because of the foods:etc.“

“Very good“

“I recently dined at this small, intimate Japanese sushi spot and overall had a pleasant experience. The space is simple yet classy, with a clean, understated décor that creates a relaxed atmosphere. Service was attentive and professional throughout the meal.
I understand the chef previously worked at Hamamori, which set certain expectations for me. The food presentation was beautiful — each piece was plated with care and elegance. The omakase was good and thoughtfully prepared, but it didn’t quite leave a lasting impression. The flavors leaned very plain and subtle, and I found myself wishing for a bit more depth, seasoning, or contrast to really elevate each course.
That said, it’s still a solid and enjoyable sushi experience. I’ve been fortunate to travel and try many omakase spots around the world, so my standards may be on the higher side. While this one didn’t “wow” me, it’s good, clean, and simple — and worth checking out if you appreciate a more restrained, minimalist style of sushi“

“Simple, delicious, and healthy. This place species in beef pepper rice and have mastered their craft. The menu is nice and simple which makes it easy to order. The beef pepper rice is affordable and delicious, but the toppings at $2 each is pretty absurd. You order at the tablet and the staff bring out the food to your table if dining in. The staff are very friendly and the interior is clean.“

“Absolutely loved it here. The food was amazing. ❤️“

“Never thought I'd like sushi but now I do!! Very delicious! Will definitely go back again soon! �“

“The vibe and sushi/bento box were fire 🔥 🔥🔥“

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!“

“Tony knows how to do it right... will recommend“

“Great food, you get a lot of food for your money! Had the Chicken Katsu, came with the chicken, rice, some vegetables and broth. A great amount of food for the price. Great Customer Service. Located inside the WestPark Plaza. Lots of options to choose from and this is a sure bet.“

“Ordered Yasai catering for a work lunch and everyone loved it! The workers are super friendly and they made sure we had all of the utensils&sauces for each dish. The sushi & chicken Katsu was delicious! 10/10 will order catering again 😊“

“Pricey but we ate deliciously.

Left in the picture: belly roll (amazing, soft fish that is so soft it melts in your mouth)

Right in the picture: Yummy Roll. (With a smokey touch, perfect combination of flavors)

I also recommend the crispy rice and the edamame.“

“The service was great and the sushi was delish! Great job redecorating and the music was nice too! 👍✌️🍣“

“This is an amazing restaurant with fantastic food and truly incredible owners who give back to the community. I recently learned that they’re one of the diamond sponsors supporting Tzu Chi USA, a nonprofit humanitarian organization that has provided significant disaster relief here in the U.S. — including over $2.5 million in cash aid to wildfire survivors in Los Angeles and ongoing support efforts for Maui wildfire survivors and other disaster-affected communities. Thank you for your generosity and leadership.🙏🙏🙏“

“Hey I have many years eating in this restaurant the owner and his wife are so nice, especially went I order my lunch I added avocado plus ginger and please don't forget your mitso soup ,
All food deserve 1000 % good
Even eating there or to go 100 healthy .“

“Hidden Gem Near South Coast Plaza
I love this small sushi and ramen spot! Our main courses were generous and satisfying, leaving us full and happy. We ordered:

Fresh edamame $3.95 was a nice start. I liked that it had a naturally sweet taste. The BSCR Roll $13.95 and Baked Lobster Roll $15.95 were rich and delicious. The Sashimi Salad $12.95 was refreshing, and the Assorted Sashimi (12 pieces) $26.95 was fresh and well worth it.
The Philly Tempura Roll $13.95 had great texture, and I really liked the Tonkotsu Ramen $13.95 which was warm and satisfying

Overall, everything tasted great, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. The service was also a standout, exceptionally prompt, friendly, and welcoming. Plus, there’s plenty of parking around.

It’s a true hidden gem that delivers both quality and value!“

“Great food and great staff“

“A really nice cozy place to eat! Nice atmosphere friendly service nice staff. Good size portions and everything we got was very good! Flavors on point! The curry had a great flavor and good spice. Salad was nice nad fresh. The tonkatsu was perfectly fried. Nice and crispy and still tender and juicy. Not oily at all. There udon and tempura was very good as well. A great little spot to eat at if your in the area!. Check them out!“

“Sushi Town in Costa Mesa was such a nice surprise! It’s right by the I-55 freeway, kind of easy to miss, but totally worth finding. From the moment we walked in, the staff were super friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home.
We started with the yellowtail collar appetizer, which was amazing — perfectly grilled, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Then we tried a few nigiri pieces like fatty tuna, negi toro, and fatty yellowtail, and wow — everything was so fresh and just melted in our mouths. The Edo Mae combo was also fantastic, a great mix of traditional and flavorful pieces that showed off the chef’s skills.
We finished it all off with some nice warm sake, which was the perfect way to end the meal.
Honestly, Sushi Town feels like a hidden gem right off the freeway. Great sushi, amazing service, and a cozy vibe — can’t wait to come back!“

“this was me and my husband's anniversary dinner
We happen to stumble across this restaurant
Hats off too this place! Everything was so delicious so fresh, and not only that it was so beautiful the presentation the taste the quality of the food was top-notch“

“Love the Teriyaki Steak & the Lobster Roll❤️“

“Love the Salmon bowl with brown rice. Fast healthy and reasonable prices.“

“GREAT food! Some of the best ramen I've had.
Vegetarian and vegan options - if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions definitely let them know when you're ordering so they can accommodate. One of the included ramen toppings is narutomaki (fish cake) even if you get the vegetarian/vegan broth; so if you tell them what you can/can't have when you order they can relay it to the kitchen :) . The service is great and everyone is friendly and happy to help! It's a busy, cute, place but the bar seating is comfortable and they are quick to get you taken care of.
Shoutout to their yummy matcha ice cream cone as well <3“

“AMAZING!!! 💛 Sushi spot, beautiful people with awesome personalities! Food is DELICIOUS! Super clean restaurant. We came from Arizona and everyone was very attentive as well, price is very good compared to other spots. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you for the wonderful experience.“

“Amazing and delicious food. Had the regular karaage and the sweat and sour karaage. Both were juicy and flavorful. Portions were larger than I expected. The miso was also pretty good. Enjoyed the meal with a Calpico but they had beers available.

Best karaage we have had outside of Japan! Karaage was gluten free so that was great. The potato croquettes are not gluten free. Sad we didn't find this place sooner. We will be back!“

“Marugame always hits the spot. Gotta say this place is a little bit behind the Hawaii and Bay Area location, but better than the sawtelle one.

Fast service and filling meal at a solid price point. The innout of udon for sure.“

“A friend if a friend recommended this place so we decided to give it try. We couldn't get through by phone for reservations but were able to get a seat at 11:30 Friday without a problem. We got the $69 sushi set B and all of it was delicious! The fish was soft and fresh and the size was generous. Albacore is not one I usually like but theirs was quite good. The amount of soy sauce was just right too. The staff were all super nice too. I wanted to try the rolls but I was full already. I will definitely be back.“

“So good and server are very friendly“

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I had the best experience at Tabu Shabu! I sat out on the patio with my dog and it was absolutely perfect—comfortable, welcoming, and such a great vibe. I ordered a glass of wine and started with the cucumber appetizer and edamame, both super fresh and full of flavor. The highlight was the salmon bowl with rice…so delicious, perfectly cooked, and so satisfying. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and they made me (and my pup!) feel totally at home. I think everyone came out at some point to visit with me and my pup. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, a relaxing atmosphere, and a dog-friendly spot for a drink and apps (cant do hotpot outside, but still worth it).“

“H.B. Roll for me. Beef udon(noodles on the side) for my wife. This is our usual go-to. But I got really sick last week 😭“

“I really like the sashimi style rice bowls this place has to offer. My favorite is the spicy tuna rice bowl. My daughter loves the regular tuna bowl. The have many different styles bowls to offer, tuna, salmon, etc. there is a nice window display presenting the many different offering.

They are a fair value for what you get. I feel you can spend just as much anywhere else or more but here the fish is fresh and clean. Worth the value to me.

By the way, their Oyako Don Buri is also excellent. The egg omelet cooked just right. It’s a popular dish in Hawaii and Japan. Comfort food“

“Just had late dinner, last minute. I found them open. It’s a nice idea. It’s something different than others. The service was fast was looking better than our picture on the website and was more rich with ingredients for this reason I do rate as a five star.“

“The Yuzu Shio Paitan ramen here is absolutely amazing! The broth has a deep, authentic Japanese dashi flavor, and the yuzu adds a bright, refreshing aroma. It’s perfectly balanced and incredibly delicious one of the best ramen bowls I’ve had in the U.S.“

“I went there for the first time I ordered 5 piece sashimi was very good and fresh ordered twice and delicious oysters omg 😳 and sashimi scallops was outstanding I give this restaurant 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Outstanding freshness of their fish and great service 😀“

“By far one of the best and most family friend hamachi restaurants I’ve been to. They made my little brothere birthday unforgettable and a true experience. From the great food , the laughter all the way down to the whole restaurant singing him happy birthday.“

“This place is located inside the Mitsuwa market in Costa Mesa, a few blocks south of South Coast Plaza and not far from I-405. It's a typical Japanese Donburi fast-food restaurant, with no surprises on the menu. What's surprising is the more-than-reasonable prices, which may indicate that the food quality is mediocre. Not the case here, trust me.

We had Katsu-curry and a combo of Udon+Katsu-don. The meat was thick and tender, and the Udon was delicious. The food was nicely prepared and delivered promptly. I highly recommend this place not because it's the best Japanese food I've ever had (still pretty good though), but because the value for your money is very high here. I'll definitely be back...“

“So happy they finally opened! Always great service! Amazing quality meat and fresh veggies!“