Have a chance to try this place since they are known for their sauerkraut fish soup noodles. Various noodles soup bases. We ordered the sauerkraut fish soup with udon noodles and the house special snoodleSoup. The house special is not bland, Milky soup with various fish fillet and fish balls. The sauerkraut fish noodles has a little kick to it. We also ordered the spider crab roll to try. Pretty decent. The place offered indoor and outdoor seating! Staff was really friendly and accommodating. Clean and quite cozy.Parking: Plenty of parking spaces in the below ground parking lot, the parking area on the ground level is difficult to find.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, House Special Fish Soup
Alex Huang
Ramen is deliciousSushi is deliciousSashimi is deliciousEverything is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alejandro Máximo
First Date? Like Sushi? Enjot quiet places where you can talk? How about parking? How about beautiful Boutique style - beautiful plates? Then this is Irvines best Choice. The Sushi ? fresh and full of flavor. The tea served in a beautiful ceramic. The Menu a work of art.... no seriously see for yourself. My server Kind. Uni creamy and full of that Umami. What I do enjoy is that there is parking in the underground and it is free.I might even just come here for a Tea just to unwind. True 5 star place and No one seems to know. Irvine is asleep on this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Tony
Today my new favorite sushi roll has been discovered! Lion king roll is absolutely amazing! Salad was super greasy and the dressing is also my new favorite dressing on the mixed greens! Great job !!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Maxim Flemdan
Small restaurant with sushi, noodles and rice bowls. Sushi was especially amazing and great price. Staff is all kind and polite and made the dining experience even better. Recommend this spot for sushi and late night as well since they’re open late. All items were fresh and will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Kevin Lai
Flavorful fish broth ramen. Fresh fish. Pamela was very friendly. Baked volcano roll was rich and creamy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Johnson
Staff was very nice but all the food just had a layer of gross to it. Nothing tasted fresh and just about everything we ordered was disappointing.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Roll
Teri Yeh
really liked their fish noodles but it is pretty heavily flavored. pricing has stayed the same but the portion seems to be getting a bit smaller.feels like a slightly more trendy restaurant than the minimum. open relatively late but they're closed in the afternoon. good selection of sushi and other food but the pricing is normal to high for a la carte.Would recommend as a great alternative to ramen.Parking: more parking downstairsWheelchair accessibility: relatively wheelchair friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Fish Noodle Soup
Sun Jianqiao
Good place. Worth to check out. Try chicken liver, so good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Karen Chung
When I heard that this place was serving up sushi and Cantonese dishes, I was intrigued by the offerings and decided to pay them a visit. A couple of my foodie friends had already visited and mentioned that their sashimi was fresh. I was more interested in trying out a little bit of everything on the menu so I came in with the mindset that I would try out their drinks, noodles and some select rolls. The interior is decorated cutely and is pretty clean. I enjoyed sitting by the window where they have these benches adorned with cute cushions. Service was prompt and our server kept us updated on the status of our order. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. I like that they have something on the menu for everybody at different price points. If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself ordering take out from here for their noodle dishes and that seems to be the popular option at this spot!|| L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G ||-Cross Streets are Dupont Dr. and Jamboree Rd.-Located in the same plaza as Oishi Shabu Shabu, Aria Kitchen and more!-There is on-site parking at the plaza but it is usually packed when I go. Not to fear, there is basement parking located in the plaza (you'll see it when you enter). The spaces are pretty spacious so you don't feel like you're parking closely with other cars.|| F O O D / D R I N K S ||Mango River with lychee jelly add-on ($7.75+ add-on) - The price tag of the drink may scare you since it's a bit pricier than their other drinks, but they claim that they make fresh mango juice in house every day. The drink itself was tasty and I could tell they used sweet mangos but I probably shouldn't have added the lychee jelly add-on because it made the drink too sweet.Milk Tea with lychee jelly add-on ($5.75 + add-on) - Can you tell that I'm in a lychee jelly phase? The milk tea didn't taste like anything spectacular, just your typical milk tea.Shrimp Tempura ($7.99) - Comes with 4pcs. I wasn't a fan of their batter because it was way too thick. It made it seem like large shrimps were used but it was just the batter that was thick. It was still good but I personally prefer a thinner and crispier batter on my shrimp tempura.Salmon Crab Roll ($14.99) - I loved the idea of replacing the rice with the imitation crab. Salmon was fresh and paired well with the imitation crab. This was gone in seconds!Lion King Roll ($14.99) - One of their bestsellers! This roll is super rich because it's baked salmon over a california roll topped with a thick layer of mayo and masago. Super savory and creamy. Luckily I shared this roll so I could try out other items on their menu. If I ordered this alone, I think it would have been more than enough for me.Tom Yum Soup with Udon ($13.99 + add-ons) - Since it's been getting chillier, I've been craving something tarty like Tom Yum so I opted for this soup base and paired it with udon as my choice of noodle. I selected the following add-ons for an additional $3 each: head on shrimp, baby scallops and baby shrimps. They were pretty generous with the baby scallops so I was pleasantly surprised by that. The soup base was very tasty and comforting.Taiyaki with Red Bean ($5.25) - This was so yummy! I loved that the taiyaki was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. They put enough red bean filling too! It is kind of pricey for just one piece though.
I think my husband and I found our new spot. Super cute and really good food! Seafood Soup was delicious. We also ordered the spider roll (soft crab) and hot roll. Service is great and the place is very clean.
Dennis D.
Decided to check this place out due to the good reviews and I was craving for some Japanese food.The beef gyudon came out pretty quickly which was surprising. Sauce is pretty good, but the beef was a bit chewy. The classic chirashi don came out second. It looks like a good amount of fish (about 9 pieces, 3 pieces per fish type) and 2 pieces of tamago for about $24. The fish looked and tasted very fresh which was nice. You also get a good amount of rice underneath to fill you up. This is a good dish if you want to eat something light and fresh.The Lion King roll is pretty good. I really enjoyed the toppings (salmon and masago) and eel sauce on top of the California roll. Such a shame that the roll is pretty small in size compared to the other sushi places. The price point is a bit high for what you get, but the taste is good.The wait staff was very nice and attentive. We automatically got a cup of water within minutes of sitting which was nice. The atmosphere is pretty clean and modern. Parking on the same level can be a bit tricky when the plaza is busy, but luckily there are some spots on the lower level if needed.
Brittney Bui
This restaurant is fantastic. Great price for quality sushi. The service is really nice and attentive. Server came to check on us frequently to refill our waters and the food came out very quickly! Our favorite was the Uni Soup…uni was super fresh and creamy!!!! Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iain Stewart
Definitely left a lot to be desired. Got 3 rolls, the baked unagi was definitely the most disappointing. I love eel but there was waaaay too much sauce on the top to the point that I had to scrape some off and it was still too much. Wasn’t a fan of the atmosphere either. The seats we had were uncomfortable and the vibes seemed off with the chef.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Matthew N.
Average overall. Sushi is on point but the noodles and soups are under seasoned. Service is great and place is clean but I wouldn't come back for soup based dishes.
Have a chance to try this place since they are known for their sauerkraut fish soup noodles. Various noodles soup bases. We ordered the sauerkraut fish soup with udon noodles and the house special snoodleSoup. The house special is not bland, Milky soup with various fish fillet and fish balls. The sauerkraut fish noodles has a little kick to it. We also ordered the spider crab roll to try. Pretty decent. The place offered indoor and outdoor seating! Staff was really friendly and accommodating. Clean and quite cozy.Parking: Plenty of parking spaces in the below ground parking lot, the parking area on the ground level is difficult to find.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, House Special Fish Soup
Ramen is deliciousSushi is deliciousSashimi is deliciousEverything is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First Date? Like Sushi? Enjot quiet places where you can talk? How about parking? How about beautiful Boutique style - beautiful plates? Then this is Irvines best Choice. The Sushi ? fresh and full of flavor. The tea served in a beautiful ceramic. The Menu a work of art.... no seriously see for yourself. My server Kind. Uni creamy and full of that Umami. What I do enjoy is that there is parking in the underground and it is free.I might even just come here for a Tea just to unwind. True 5 star place and No one seems to know. Irvine is asleep on this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Today my new favorite sushi roll has been discovered! Lion king roll is absolutely amazing! Salad was super greasy and the dressing is also my new favorite dressing on the mixed greens! Great job !!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Small restaurant with sushi, noodles and rice bowls. Sushi was especially amazing and great price. Staff is all kind and polite and made the dining experience even better. Recommend this spot for sushi and late night as well since they’re open late. All items were fresh and will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Flavorful fish broth ramen. Fresh fish. Pamela was very friendly. Baked volcano roll was rich and creamy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was very nice but all the food just had a layer of gross to it. Nothing tasted fresh and just about everything we ordered was disappointing.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Roll
really liked their fish noodles but it is pretty heavily flavored. pricing has stayed the same but the portion seems to be getting a bit smaller.feels like a slightly more trendy restaurant than the minimum. open relatively late but they're closed in the afternoon. good selection of sushi and other food but the pricing is normal to high for a la carte.Would recommend as a great alternative to ramen.Parking: more parking downstairsWheelchair accessibility: relatively wheelchair friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Fish Noodle Soup
Good place. Worth to check out. Try chicken liver, so good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
When I heard that this place was serving up sushi and Cantonese dishes, I was intrigued by the offerings and decided to pay them a visit. A couple of my foodie friends had already visited and mentioned that their sashimi was fresh. I was more interested in trying out a little bit of everything on the menu so I came in with the mindset that I would try out their drinks, noodles and some select rolls. The interior is decorated cutely and is pretty clean. I enjoyed sitting by the window where they have these benches adorned with cute cushions. Service was prompt and our server kept us updated on the status of our order. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. I like that they have something on the menu for everybody at different price points. If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself ordering take out from here for their noodle dishes and that seems to be the popular option at this spot!|| L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G ||-Cross Streets are Dupont Dr. and Jamboree Rd.-Located in the same plaza as Oishi Shabu Shabu, Aria Kitchen and more!-There is on-site parking at the plaza but it is usually packed when I go. Not to fear, there is basement parking located in the plaza (you'll see it when you enter). The spaces are pretty spacious so you don't feel like you're parking closely with other cars.|| F O O D / D R I N K S ||Mango River with lychee jelly add-on ($7.75+ add-on) - The price tag of the drink may scare you since it's a bit pricier than their other drinks, but they claim that they make fresh mango juice in house every day. The drink itself was tasty and I could tell they used sweet mangos but I probably shouldn't have added the lychee jelly add-on because it made the drink too sweet.Milk Tea with lychee jelly add-on ($5.75 + add-on) - Can you tell that I'm in a lychee jelly phase? The milk tea didn't taste like anything spectacular, just your typical milk tea.Shrimp Tempura ($7.99) - Comes with 4pcs. I wasn't a fan of their batter because it was way too thick. It made it seem like large shrimps were used but it was just the batter that was thick. It was still good but I personally prefer a thinner and crispier batter on my shrimp tempura.Salmon Crab Roll ($14.99) - I loved the idea of replacing the rice with the imitation crab. Salmon was fresh and paired well with the imitation crab. This was gone in seconds!Lion King Roll ($14.99) - One of their bestsellers! This roll is super rich because it's baked salmon over a california roll topped with a thick layer of mayo and masago. Super savory and creamy. Luckily I shared this roll so I could try out other items on their menu. If I ordered this alone, I think it would have been more than enough for me.Tom Yum Soup with Udon ($13.99 + add-ons) - Since it's been getting chillier, I've been craving something tarty like Tom Yum so I opted for this soup base and paired it with udon as my choice of noodle. I selected the following add-ons for an additional $3 each: head on shrimp, baby scallops and baby shrimps. They were pretty generous with the baby scallops so I was pleasantly surprised by that. The soup base was very tasty and comforting.Taiyaki with Red Bean ($5.25) - This was so yummy! I loved that the taiyaki was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. They put enough red bean filling too! It is kind of pricey for just one piece though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Tom Yum Noodle Soup
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I think my husband and I found our new spot. Super cute and really good food! Seafood Soup was delicious. We also ordered the spider roll (soft crab) and hot roll. Service is great and the place is very clean.
Decided to check this place out due to the good reviews and I was craving for some Japanese food.The beef gyudon came out pretty quickly which was surprising. Sauce is pretty good, but the beef was a bit chewy. The classic chirashi don came out second. It looks like a good amount of fish (about 9 pieces, 3 pieces per fish type) and 2 pieces of tamago for about $24. The fish looked and tasted very fresh which was nice. You also get a good amount of rice underneath to fill you up. This is a good dish if you want to eat something light and fresh.The Lion King roll is pretty good. I really enjoyed the toppings (salmon and masago) and eel sauce on top of the California roll. Such a shame that the roll is pretty small in size compared to the other sushi places. The price point is a bit high for what you get, but the taste is good.The wait staff was very nice and attentive. We automatically got a cup of water within minutes of sitting which was nice. The atmosphere is pretty clean and modern. Parking on the same level can be a bit tricky when the plaza is busy, but luckily there are some spots on the lower level if needed.
This restaurant is fantastic. Great price for quality sushi. The service is really nice and attentive. Server came to check on us frequently to refill our waters and the food came out very quickly! Our favorite was the Uni Soup…uni was super fresh and creamy!!!! Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely left a lot to be desired. Got 3 rolls, the baked unagi was definitely the most disappointing. I love eel but there was waaaay too much sauce on the top to the point that I had to scrape some off and it was still too much. Wasn’t a fan of the atmosphere either. The seats we had were uncomfortable and the vibes seemed off with the chef.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Average overall. Sushi is on point but the noodles and soups are under seasoned. Service is great and place is clean but I wouldn't come back for soup based dishes.