Malulu Sushi

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have no idea how this isn't 5 stars, still a very good rating. It's the best sushi around. The sushi burrito is maybe my death bed meal!! They are very friendly, the place is loaded with regulars including us. We just love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sushi was super fresh!!

Hide was super friendly and patient, he explained all the menu items and made the sushi quickly.

Highly recommended : )

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The sushi is so fresh, and I love the lunch special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a great meal here. By far the best sushi we’ve had in south Orange County. We ordered omakase nigiri and ended up reordering so we could try all of the different fish they had to offer. The bluefin, cherry salmon and toro were standouts but all were great. Hide (the sushi chef) prepared all of our sushi, apart from clearly knowing what he is doing he was a delight to chat to and we ended up letting him pick everything for us. I doubt we will go to any other sushi restaurant in south OC as long as Hide is there and they bring in great fish like we had today.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love Malulu! Everyone is so friendly and the food is great. Try to Omakase and sushi burrito!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great small 'mom-n-pop' kinda sushi restaurant.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good Japanese restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food would recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found it driving back home. Such a beautiful arrangement of food and very fresh. If the lunch salad is this good, you know the quality of the rest of the food will follow. Nice people too. Will become a stop on the way from now on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very Experienced and Knowledgeable. Chef Hide is as good as it gets. Highly Recommend! Kanpai!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst sushi i've ever eaten in my life, hardly had any of the authentic fish meat that was listed on the menu. Overload it with imitation, crab rice and some other junk. Literally tasted like fish goo!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Best locals secret spot for sushi in SC.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Roll and Spicy Yellowtail, Red Dragon, K - Special Chef's, Roll, B Special Sushi

This place has some of the best sushi in town at reasonable prices! The staff is very friendly and fun and they're very attentive. It's definitely a hidden gem of San Clemente

Vegetarian options: There are many vegetarian options to choose from

Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate virtually any dietary restrictions

Parking: There is always parking available right at the store front

Kid-friendliness: Kids are very welcome there

Wheelchair accessibility: This place is ADA compliant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Roll and Spicy Yellowtail, California Bowl, K - Special Chef's, B Special Sushi, Poke, Salmon Special Sushi

The Best in the West! If you love sushi, then you must visit Malulu Sushi in San Clemente at least once in your life! Arigato, Hide-San!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5