Tomikawa Sushi Bar Restaurant

Nice sushi place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best AYCE sushi we have had. This IS our go to sushi spot in OC. The food is superbly fresh and clean and has you wanting to get more and more. Try everything they have to offer. Or, don't bother with the generic appetizers and head straight for the sushi. The staff is generally good, but it can take some time to get their attention. But that is because they are ALWAYS so busy! But the food here is absolutely the star of the show. I think it is OC's best spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Garlic Chili Edamame, Gyoza, Spider Roll, Salmon Kama, Tobiko Flying Fish Egg, Jalapeno Yellowtail Sushi, Specialty Rolls, Salmon Carpaccio, Mackerel, Ultimate Salmon Roll, Jalapeño Yellowtail, Tuna Sushi

No gluten free sauce and base of all sushi rolls are the same

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

So upset :(
We just came a group of 9 people to celebrate my husband's birthday.
We spent more than close to 400 dollars.
I told the waiter quietly that we celebrate his birthday, she said ok and then went to him to ask for iD ( which he did not bring with him).
When I asked to see a manger he told me this is their policy.
😡

I was seating by the kitchen area on Wednesday 10/1. and got flee bites both legs 5 each legs. It’s so bad I am still suffering now. It’s itching and red and swollen. I wish they could clean better their place .

My husband took me here for my birthday dinner, and overall, I’d give the restaurant a solid four stars.
The service started off great—the waiters were very attentive and made sure our table was always taken care of. The restaurant itself was clean, calm, and had a nice romantic atmosphere, which made the evening feel special.
The food was good, but I do have a few critiques. The sushi rolls were generous in size, so you’ll definitely leave full. My favorite was the shrimp tempura roll—it was crispy, flavorful, and well-balanced. The spider roll was also delicious with its crispy soft-shell crab, and the sumo roll ended up being my husband’s favorite (my second favorite). The Las Vegas roll was decent, but it had a flavor I didn’t quite enjoy.
As for appetizers, we tried the chicken gyoza, which were decent, though the sauce was way too salty—it tasted like plain soy sauce. I would’ve preferred something more sweet and savory to balance it out. We also ordered the spicy chicken, but it really lacked spice, and the spicy garlic edamame could’ve used more seasoning as well.
I also had the crab hand roll, which was good but, again, the crab filling was bland and needed more flavor. The same goes for the crab in the sushi—it just didn’t stand out. For nigiri, we ordered tuna, salmon, and shrimp. Personally, I prefer wild salmon or tuna for better quality and flavor, so I’d recommend checking on that before ordering.
A couple of downsides: we had to wait about an hour to be seated, even though there were empty tables, and the Coke they served was flat with no carbonation, so I didn’t even want a refill.
Despite these small setbacks, I really enjoyed the dinner. The rolls were tasty and filling, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. I’d definitely come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Went on a Monday night with a group of five. We had to wait about 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth it. We did the all-you-can-eat sushi, and it was fantastic — great quality, fresh, and an amazing price. The service was friendly, and everything came out quickly once we were seated. This is definitely a spot I’d recommend if you’re craving sushi.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Our favorite sushi place in Irvine. Best quality of food. Service wa fast and friendly. Easy parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sushi is Goooood! Will def return. You can do both All You Can Eat or order from the Menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice sushi restaurant. Clean with nice ambience. Staff is friendly and helpful.

There's plenty of inside seeting.

They have a great happy hour menu. It ends at 6pm. Needless to say, it gets super busy.

The food is fresh and good and the prices are reasonable especially for happy hour. Portions are adequate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was delicious. Great service. Nice place to dine. It gets pretty busy during dinner time. Will definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was just ok not even wow. SERVICE WAS BAD. Did AYCE with 3 rounds and after 1st round our table was almost being ignored. Ordered few pieces of nigiri for 2nd round but took them almost 30mins and 2 times asking for the food to be out. Kitchen doesnt look like they lack of staffs. Also other tables having their food popping out too and no one attended to our table at all during that time??? After we complained 2nd time and ask for check then they bring the nigiri. No friendly vibe. Mediocre place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Best AYCE sushi spot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Very good service. Quick! We tried all you can eat and menu and both were great!

Fresh and tasty sushi love it