50 Best Sushi Bars near Laguna Woods

“Wow! What a find! Had lunch at Tomo Sushi and everything was just so genuinely good. I ordered the cucumber salad and the sashimi roll, and the chef surprised me with complimentary crab tempura. OMG… that crab tempura was incredible — the flavor just burst in your mouth.

And the miso soup? Definitely a winner. Not lukewarm like so many places… I mean actually hot, fresh, rich, and flavorful. You could really taste the care in it.

The sashimi roll was amazing too — “flavorful” honestly doesn’t even describe it. The fish tasted super fresh.

The restaurant itself is quiet and comfortable, with two chefs and one server, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Nothing felt forced or over-the-top… just genuine hospitality and really good food.

If you’ve never been here, honestly make the trip just to try it. Based only on what I tasted today, I’d absolutely come back again 🤗🍣🌹“

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

“Their Omakase is one of the best.“

“One of the best omakases I’ve ever had. Although it was on the pricier side, it was pretty worth every penny. The chef was very welcoming and friendly as well as the servers. Really enjoyable and unique experience with fish I have never heard of, including the white salmon.“

“This is a hidden gem, let me tell you. I almost turned around because of the unpleasant environment outside, but once you pass that door, you’re transported into a completely different world.

The food was not only fresh but also incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this place. I suggest asking the chef to surprise you with a dish; he knows what’s best. I’ll definitely be coming back when I fly into town.“

“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.“

“Great little gem! It’s more like eating Art! The photography is breathtaking Every menu item is a work of Art and tasty! No dish is the same 😋😍“

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

“Always great food and service. Come here several times a month and always mouth watering delicious.“

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

“First time here and I absolutely love this place!! I’m very particular about sushi - I love my sushi to be very fresh tasting And this place here had nothing but High-quality Sushi.

I ordered the blue fin toro & Salmon Nigiri. Also got the yellowtail, Crunchyroll.

So delicious, easily became one of my favorite Spots!“

“So happy to have found Sushi Kara - amazing sushi and rolls. Unique and delicious. Nice and spicy garlic edamame too. Had been at this location with previous sushi restaurant (not great) and the one before that (very good), but Sushi Kara is the best. Just casual and great sushi.“

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

“Food was absolutely stellar. Everything was incredibly fresh, staff was extremely friendly.

If you're looking for quality sushi in Laguna Beach this is the spot. Quiet, tucked away, and just doing things perfectly. I'd have taken photos, but it was too good to wait.“

“My wife and I ordered the Salmon Lemon and Crunchy Spicy Tuna rolls, and both were amazing! We also tried the garlic edamame and the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna appetizer. Everything was delicious and perfectly balanced. I’m a picky person and not easily impressed. The prices were right, food was perfect, and our server was so sweet and funny. We will be back!“

“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.“

“Our meal was delicious and the service was amazing“

“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.“

“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!”“

“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.“

“Located in Tustin, this sushi restaurant is what authentic food is made of. My wife and I were in the mood for some sushi and this was the perfect spot. Servers were really professional, informative, friendly, and welcoming.

The interior is underrated, a darker ambience than most restaurants, moderate amount of seating, not tight nor too spacious, perfect for a sushi restaurant, very clean as well.

Parking is free and plentiful around a popular plaza.
We came here for AYCE on the weekends and it's at a affordable price ($39.99). Our orders were taken really fast and the food came out moderately quick as well. Presentation is amazing, especially the sushi fish board. All the fishes were really delicious & well made, not too much rice to overpower the taste of the fish, perfect balance.

The Sake2Me Special Roll (8pc) is my standout dish, highly recommend even for non rice roll enjoyers, it's super savory and has great balance of flavors between the ingredients and the extra ingredients on top + sauce.

There's also premium items as well that can only be offered once, delicious and well presented.

Sake2Me is a great spot for any sushi enthusiast, one of the best sushi restaurants in town and very good service with quality food.“

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

“Amazing food experience love it !“

“Sushi bear is so good! I was craving oysters and thought about going to Honda-Ya but the line was too long. I wandered in on a Thursday night and was kindly greeted and seated quickly. Ordered the kamamoto oysters which hit the spot. I also ordered the sushi combo which came with a Hawaiian roll, everything was fresh and delicious. The staff and chef were so kind. Needless to say I left full and happy ☺“

“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!!!“

“I order from Sushi Atelier in Irvine pretty often, and it’s always so good! The sushi is fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared every time. I especially love that it reminds me of the sushi I used to enjoy in Ukraine — very similar in taste and just as satisfying. Definitely one of my favorite sushi delivery spots in Irvine, and I’ll keep ordering from here!“

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

“Such a cute spot next to UCI! The interior decor is gorgeous — such a vibe! They have beer, sake, and COFFEES! Everything on the menu looks soo good. Many of the rolls use the same ingredients so that’s an area for potential improvement, but didn’t take away from the experience.

Service was great, our server was very kind and attentive. I didn’t love that water for the table was already sitting on each table when we arrived, it looked like it had been there all day. The ginger and wasabi was a similar situation, it didn’t look fresh, but when we requested more the server immediately replaced it!

It was so quiet and chill in this area, and they have outdoor seating as well where families were hanging out. Very mellow and cute.

We were in the area for a concert, but would definitely return for Botan Sushi! Thank you!“

“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!“

“The lady who always takes my order is a sweet women who reminds me of a wholesome neighbor with her apron on. Literally the best teraki chicken and steak I have ever tasted . The steak is 16$ large but wow worth it. And chicken is 11$large and always juicy and soft with also a sear. The rice is always cooked softly and her teraki sauce is always tasty. They have a bunch of of sushi too but I have yet to try sushi in my life but would give it a try here“

“Food is great.
Kasu is great.
Service is generally very good, besides this male staff who is in charge of counter, seating, and billing.
We are still on seat, they took away the sign credit card receipt super fast, and grab it like a flash. He looks like just woke up, not happy, and not kind at all.“

“Niko Niko is my favorite Japanese spot in Irvine. The food is always fresh, clean, and consistently good. This time, we had the 3-choice bento box and the omakase sushi for lunch. The bento had a great selection, and the sushi was especially fresh and high quality. I’ve brought family and friends here several times, and everyone has enjoyed it. It’s definitely a place I keep coming back to.“

“Incredible experience! My family & I went on our vacation and we could not have had a better time. Wonderful food & service - our waitress gave us amazing suggestions & helped us try all of the right things! The fish was very fresh. This place is a must visit!“

“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?!“

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

“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.“

“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 LOVE it here! Weekly dinner! Baked lobster roll, baked salmon roll are impeccable. Never disappointed! We swear it gets better every time! Also the seared garlic albacore is like butter. So delicious. Absolutely eat here. Jenny & Michelle are absolute angels!“

“Our son went to UCI and took us to Iro Sushi the first time. Each time we visit him we love to go there and pick something up to eat at the tables outside. The rolls are great and there are macarons and other desserts that are fantastic. The woman who makes them is super nice and we always chat with her. You should stop by and enjoy.“

“Came here for an impromptu double date mid-day during lunchtime. We got in queue via Yelp, and the wait was roughly 45 min. I got the chirashi and a blue crab handroll, and both were excellent. The chirashi is a satisfying flavorbomb that makes it hard to take a pause. When you get towards the end of your bowl, they pour a little crab broth into our remaining rice as a finisher. It is simply divine and something that makes me want to keep coming back for more. The blue crab handroll is great. It's a really nice creamy starter if you're looking for a quasi appetizer to the chirashi.“

“My husband and I went in for some Ramen and were greeted by the sweetest waitress. She checked up on us and helped with our 8 month old who just wanted to play. The food was amazing, very filling and delicious portions. We will most definitely be back soon!“

“Love our little sushi spot. Best sushi! We get no rice rolls and we cannot find the selection elsewhere. They r fantastic with kids“

“So happy that we discovered this SJC neighbourhood gem! Expect authentic, fresh, no-frills sushi and maki rolls, with wonderful chef and staff service (at the sushi bar). Our fave this visit was the 'Aburi Hamachi Roll', but we are looking forward to coming back often to try all the menu options!“

“I love this place! We have been coming here for over 4 years! It’s the best sushi in town! We love the chefs and especially Grace !“

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

“완전 best 최고👍“

“I’ve been going here for years and years. This staff is incredible. They are about to change management and I hope you keep all the same ladies that have been there for years. I get treated badly at so many restaurants because of how I look and they are always so kind and always have a smile on their faces when I walk in because I used to be a super regular. These are incredible women and I hope they stay if they want.“

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