15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Newport Beach

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

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

“Love the Teriyaki Steak & the Lobster Roll❤️“

“I had such a wonderful experience at this Japanese restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. The staff was incredibly attentive and made us feel genuinely welcomed.

The food was outstanding! Super fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted like it was made with care and high-quality ingredients.

What really stood out was the consistency in both service and food. Everything came out in a timely manner and the team checked in just enough to make sure we were taken care of without feeling rushed.

Overall, it’s a place I would absolutely return to and recommend to anyone looking for a great Japanese dining experience. Truly a gem!“

“Small place. Reservations recommended. Pricey but fish is fresh and delicious.“

“Absolutely amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ best sushi!“

“We absolutely love this place. We had the chicken and rice teriyaki bowl and the veggie bowl with a couple of boba teas. Everything was perfect. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bowls are just the right size. I highly recommend if you like a good chicken and rice teriyaki bowl.“

“The fish was marinated in miso and was very flavourful. Grilled to a crisp and charred for a great meal.“

“One of the best real EDOMAE sushi in area. I was used to be sushi chef.“

“San Shi Go is a true 5-star dining experience that stands out for its freshness, craftsmanship, and intimate sushi setting.

What makes San Shi Go exceptional is the quality of the fish. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, clean, and carefully selected, with each piece of sushi prepared right in front of you. The omakase-style experience lets the chef guide the meal, which means you get a thoughtful progression of flavors instead of just ordering off a menu. Every bite feels intentional, from delicate cuts of sashimi to perfectly seasoned nigiri.

The atmosphere adds to the experience too. It’s a smaller, more personal sushi bar, which makes it feel focused and calm rather than rushed or commercial. You can actually watch the chefs work, and there’s a level of attention to detail that makes the meal feel special rather than routine.

Service is another strong point—attentive without being overwhelming. The pacing of the meal is well handled, and you never feel like you’re waiting too long or being rushed through courses.

The only real downside is the price, which is on the higher end, and the limited seating, which means reservations are important. But that’s expected for this kind of quality.

Overall: fresh, precise, and beautifully executed sushi with a refined omakase experience. An easy 5/5 for anyone serious about Japanese cuisine.“

“I got the chicken bento box with green salad, potstickers, and salmon roll, and for 16$ it was amazing. Overall everything in the bento box tasted fresh, especially the sushi rolls! The bento box can definitely be enough food for 2 meal. Will be returning back, staff/owners are very nice.“

“Uh huh! Found my Poke Place in LA.... even the rice is amazing!“

“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 !“

“Jason and Nolan my goats. Kindest most amazing servers out there. Nolan saw our group after we left taking pictures by the pier and told us we forgot a birthday present at the restaurant, skateboarded back and grabbed it for us. Jason too was the best server you could ask for. My goats fr.“

“Never disappoints! Food is amazing! Always come here for special occasions and holidays. Every server and front desk are so nice and caring. They get the orders right even when it's so loud in there. Please is so clean and put together. Roberto is a great chef and Sheila was a nice server and did great job getting our food orders. Would definitely recommend coming! All locations are amazing but we like the Newport location.“