50 Best Sushi Bars near Ladera Ranch

“Delicious food, fun and inviting atmosphere, excellent service and the friendliest owners Key and his lovely wife Grace. Our local reliable go to.“

“The food is amazing!!! Knee is the best waitress ever👏👏👏👏🥰🥰“

“Their Omakase is one of the best.“

“Absolutely loved it. great taste good portion. Tuna and salmon chunks are pretty decent personally I think it’s tastier than poke n half they have a sushi like thing in the tofu skin two for six bucks that taste good too, but I didn’t like the Hawaiian shrimp hot plate.“

“Fresh fish expertly prepared by friendly chef with equally cheerful service staff! We will be back“

“Great spot

These were good:

Salmon lemon roll
Cucumber sunomono
tuna Hand roll

Spicy Tuna Roll,
Crunchy Roll,
Healthy Full Moon Roll

Udon noodles

2nd visit:
Chicken udon
Tempura udon
Hawaiian roll
Jalapeno yellowtail roll
Rainbow roll“

“Sashimi is a sushi restaurant located at the corner of Lake Forest Drive and Dimension Drive. It appears to be run by a Korean family and is a popular spot among the locals. They have a sushi bar, but we opted to dine at a table. Steve greeted us and was not only friendly and helpful, but his service level enhanced our overall dining experience.

We tried a number of dishes during our visit. Among my favorites were the Veggie Tempura, Salmon Nigiri, Lake Forest Roll (I appreciate that they allow substitutions so I subbed spicy yellowtail in place of the spicy tuna) and Special Carpaccio S. The Spicy Salmon cut roll was nothing special and tasted more like a California Roll. The Yellowtail Cheek was good, but it was more meaty and less tender than I've enjoyed at other Japanese restaurants. My wife ordered the Pink Lady, but I prefer my sushi with rice. All in all, we enjoyed our Sashimi experience and I'd recommend checking it out if you're in Lake Forest and in the mood for raw fish at a reasonable price.“

“Honsan Sushi is truly AMAZING!!! Likely thee best sushi I have ever had! The Dragon roll was absolutely superb, incredibly fresh with an impeccable presentation. I loved the black forbidden rice cooked to perfection. I did not miss the white rice one bit or its higher glycemic index. The Eel Hand roll was equally as impressive and absolutely delicious! I am so grateful to have found this incredible gem in my neighborhood! I will definitely return and Honsan will be my sushi restaurant from here on out. 10/10“

“We sat at the sushi bar and Joe-san was our sushi chef. He was fast, efficient and everything was tasty. We chose the Oh My God roll towards the end and honestly folks? It is OMG spectacular! And so was the Queen Imperial with yellowtail and mango. Great service!!!“

“It's one of me and my fiancé Denise's favorite place. We go there all the time and it's always awesome. I highly recommend it to anyone that lives in the area. We absolutely love it and they take care of you like family.“

“This place is legit so good. Everything we ordered came out fast and so delicious. The tempura is light and fluffy. The rolls were awesome. The nigiri was Michelin star quality, and everything was reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back here!“

“When we searched for the best sushi place in San Clemente, Malulu Sushi came up first on the list.

Good things come in small packages, right? Well, this is a small place, but it doesn't matter because the food & service are excellent.

To me, service is very important!!! At Malulu, the Japanese hospitality is on full display. Then, the food came, and we realized that we had found our favorite sushi place in SC.

Everything we ordered was tasty. And to our surprise, the female sushi chef made the best spicy yellow tail handroll. It reminded us of a sushi roll that we could only get at a sushi restaurant in Laguna Niguel (sadly, the chef moved to Japan).

We are already planning to go back this week & bring some friends along.“

“The vegetarian rolls are so flavorful and the staff is super friendly! Definitely going back.“

“Dark Magic Sushi was D-freaking-licious. Ashton and I recently stopped in for dinner, and the food was immaculate. Everything came out quickly, tasted incredibly fresh, and was clearly prepared with a lot of care. Once we were seated, we were able to enjoy a full sushi meal in less than 45 minutes.

The wait to be seated was longer than expected, and the service was a little slow at times because the restaurant was completely full. Our server could have checked in with us more often, but those were relatively minor issues compared to how good the food was.

Overall, Dark Magic Sushi delivered an excellent meal and easily earned five stars. We will be back and would strongly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality sushi in San Clemente.“

“I stopped in for lunch when I received an unexpected call and had to leave before my food was ready. I asked if I could come back to pick it up to go later and the staff/owner were very accommodating. When I came back later they had even saved my beer for me in the fridge. I wasn't able to eat for a couple hours after I picked it up, but it was still so delicious. I got a combo with 8pc nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. It was awesome. Highly recommend. Thanks Tomo Sushi!“

“I grew up in Laguna beach my whole life and would always pass by here but never got the chance to eat here. I finally decided to stop by for lunch.

The service was quick, friendly and attentive. I ordered the chicken karaage bowl which was good. I saw the other food being made and served to other patrons and it looked delicious.“

“Oh My Sushi is a hidden gem tucked away in a strip mall in Laguna Niguel. They serve incredibly fresh fish, beautifully presented in both classic and creative sushi rolls. The Toro Tasting is amazing. The décor is modern and inviting, the drinks are inventive, and the dessert selection is a sweet surprise. Their sake list is impressive — don’t miss the sake flight, it’s a must-try!”“

“I spent years in Japan and for an hour I forgot I was in California! The food is outstanding and authentic. ありがとうございました!“

“My favourite sushi restaurant in SoCal, if not the world. I eat here as much as possible when I'm in the area, and I recently moved away permanently and miss this place so much. All the best, Koko Sushi, and to your wonderful staff, who make already great food even better. Thank you for the delicious memories.“

“The service here is so nice and fast. You can’t beat the lunch special deals! ($10-13 for entree with soup and salad) I love coming here for lunch, I want to try all their deals haha. If I didn’t make it for the lunch specials I would definitely try one of their specialty rolls!“

“Best Sushi ever, have been there 4 times in two weeks of vacation with friends and family. Great & friendly staff, too!“

“My family and I usually love Jizake and have been to this place multiple times over the years. However after last nights dinner not sure if we will come back. The first issue is that the server forgot to bring us 3 of our appetizers. I also noticed that my hot sake wasn't very hot and that they have trimmed down the size of their rolls. During the meal it became obvious to all of us outside that they were using a wifi speaker and whoesever phone it was hooked up to must have been moving around since the music was going in and out. Lastly while asking for the check I instructed the server to take the appetizers off our bill since we didn't receive them. He said he would and when he came back I was given a hand written bill with the break down. To his credit those appetizers were shown but not charged. I totaled up each line item and everything seemed correct as the subtotal was $170 with tax total should have been $183.17. However after taking my credit card he came back saying they totaled our bill incorrectly and apologized. Our new printed bill after charging my credit card didn't show the pricing break down for all the items but it appears that they added back in the money for the appetizers as with tax it came to $196.11 plus tip. By this point we just wanted to leave. After getting home we started not feeling so well. We don't usually have any bad reactions to sushi so maybe it was some sort of cross contamination issue. Either way I would caution everyone while eating at this establishment.“

“I enjoyed the smoked spare ribs and the spicy stir fried prawns with veg Dessert was great too“

“Wow, I came up to work a job in coto de caza and had a few hours to burn and grab dinner... dont pass up on this small hole in the wall. Some of the best service and most authentic Japanese cuisine ive had in a while. San diego has some great Japanese food, but this is definitely a spot im going to make a point to stop at if im passing up through San Juan area again“

“Nice atmosphere and the food was very tasty 😋“

“After several visits for both lunch and dinner, I can say with confidence that the food here is excellent and the place is spotless. And I mean that sincerely. The dining room is clean, and even the men's restroom was immaculate. Nothing kills an appetite faster than walking into a restaurant bathroom that smells like dirty mop water. Not the case here.
Our server was extremely attentive. Move your dish an inch and it was cleared before you even noticed. That kind of service matters.
Honestly, I struggled to find a single negative thing to say about the food or the experience itself. So I want to be clear: if a neighbor asked me where to find good, close sushi in Ladera Ranch, I would send them here without hesitation.
But there's something I've been thinking about since walking out, and maybe other people feel the same way.
Half the fun of a sushi bar has always been the connection. Knowing your chef. Picking up a conversation where you left off last time. The kind of familiarity where you end up buying your chef a drink because that's just the relationship you've built. It's one of the things that makes a neighborhood sushi spot feel like a neighborhood sushi spot.
That experience doesn't exist here. The chefs are skilled and clearly focused, but there was no eye contact, no conversation, and from what I observed, heads buried in phones between orders. It felt almost like a policy. And maybe it is. Maybe that's intentional. But it's a noticeable absence.
The food doesn't even have to be perfect for a place to earn that kind of loyalty. Some of the spots people drive across town for built their reputation on the relationship as much as the rolls. I miss that.
So: great food, great service, spotless restaurant. Absolutely worth going. I just hope someday the sushi bar feels like a sushi bar again.“

“Good food and friendly service“

“Stepping in right after a trip to Daiso next door, I was immediately struck by how authentic the interior feels. The moment I walked through the door, I was greeted warmly and invited to sit wherever I liked.
I ordered the chicken yakitori, and it was served piping hot with incredible flavor. Thanks to the fantastic house sauce, it stayed wonderfully juicy and wasn't dry at all. Pairing it with an ice-cold Sapporo made for the complete, authentic Japanese dining experience. Thank you!“

“We absolutely love this spot. Parking is easy first of all. Street if you’re lucky or go in the garage under the building and they validate for you! Then most importantly the food. Consistently amazing! We eat here like once a month and it’s always perfect. Everything is delicious and high quality. We lived in Japan and are picky with our sushi and this place is fresh enough to meet the mark. The pressed sushi is delicious. Our absolute favorite is the yellowtail jalepeno sashimi. Omg I could eat 4 plates. Shishito peppers or edamame make a great starter and are super fresh and cooked perfectly. Wine is always good- nice selection of sakes too.“

“The Ladyfingers are divine and no one else has them on the menu that I've ever seen. The Chefs are top notch and we've never been disappointed.“

“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!“

“We ate dinner here last night. Probably the best sushi we’ve ever had. The staff was great as well.“

“Shins sushi is unassuming but is possibly the best sushi you will find in OC. Shin picks fresh fish himself and has an excellent eye for quality. The portions are very generous and the service is excellent. You won’t regret coming here.“

“I never learned how to eat sushi until a few years ago. It all started here. I only cime here for the Aliso Viejo Roll. I tried to explain this roll to other sushi spots but no one compares! So delicious. The staff is so sweet and always remember us when we go. Im weird apparently amd live my plain edamame with butter and the guys cut a sliver for me without asking! I live this place and they give the best hugs! 😄“

“I really love coming to the sushi place! Their rolls are very good. They have the standards, of course, and their specialty rolls are fantastic. The staff is wonderfully kind, and they greet me by name every time I go, I've become a regular here. Haha! Highly recommend, with great food for a comparable price.“

“Fast ... very friendly... great foods and great prices... A+++++....“

“We have been going to Niko Niko for 10 years now. We love the restaurant and the community and the friends we made there I would definitely recommend this place, the food is amazing and the owners are very accommodating to the costumers needs. Love you Niko Niko family. My youngest daughter was so in love with their miso soup that they named an specific to go order with her name. “Christiana style”.“

“This place is adorable. We've been here a few times now. Food is good and drinks are great. I mean who wouldn't like googly eyes on their sandwich bun and coconut drink?!“

“My team and I order from Pokenoya for many work lunches all the time, very periodically. The food is delicious and it is always a great-fantastic experience. The food is fresh, presentable, and always on time. HIGHLY recommend!! The service is outstanding as well. Thank you, Olena and the team at Pokenoya.“

“all of it was delish! great service as well.“

“The freshest fish I’ve ever had in my life. Absolutely fantastic. Is ten stars a thing? This place deserves that many. Epic food. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙌🏽“

“I was most impressed with the forbidden rice rolls: ichiban, black widow, and Kamakazi rolls. Unlike most black rice, the rice was not hard but still soft like white rice with a nutty taste to add to the flavor profile. I also loved the fried onions on top of the Ichiban and Black Widow which really added flavor and texture. The Kamakazi had a nice chili oil to it which was pretty creative.

The service was friendly and fast. The ambience was nice with both indoor and heated outdoor space (great views). I recommend it as a nice casual date or family gathering.“

“This place is amazing. I’ve been 3 times now and each time the service was wonderful and the food has been delicious. My first time here, I was with a group of 16 that all decided to get dinner together after event. They took care of us with no reservation and treated our group with kindness and respect. Their bento box specials are a great deal. They go out of their way to make each meal a 5-star experience through-and-through!“

“Best lunch bento box. Miso soup was very tasty. Spicy tuna roll was delicious!“

“Great Sushi and lots of fun.“

“The Sushi Stand is a fantastic spot for sushi in San Juan Capistrano! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with great-quality ingredients and delicious combinations. The portions were satisfying, and every bite was packed with flavor. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, while the service was friendly and efficient. A great place for a quick sushi lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends. I’d definitely come back for more! 🍣✨“

“I had an amazing experience at Khan Sushi! The food was super fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can really tell that they put care into what they serve.
I’m sharing a short video of the food I ordered because it looked just as good as it tasted! If you’re looking for a great sushi spot, I definitely recommend giving Khan Sushi a try. 🍣❤
Support this local business and check them“

“Very high quality / fresh combined with highly skilled chefs“

“The service was very good, and the overall taste was impeccable; the food was delicious and well-balanced, but it lacked the authentic and refined Japanese flavor. It was also unusual that the rolls fell apart. They gave us two eggs with the oden... The bonito broth tasted exactly like the one from Lawson convenience store, haha. The sake-steamed clams really tasted strongly of sake! The sukiyaki was quite impressive, a huge bowl! The only downside was the lack of a raw egg accompaniment, which felt like something essential was missing“