Kotobuki Restaurant in Laguna Hills

We were recommended by the chef to choose omakase, which we found to be reasonably priced compared to other omakase restaurants that can cost over $100-200. The chef took pride in his job and even taught us how to use chopsticks and how to align the food properly, which made for a unique experience. The food was seasoning-based and although it was a bit salty for my taste, it was still delicious.

To be honest, I get impressed quite fast. But this experience was totally worth it! Yeah price is a little (sarcastic) higher than just the normal Sushi restaurant, but the very quality and taste and how its made is just awesome! Like really the best Sushi I had in my life and ive been to a lot of Sushis before.Highly recommend it!

OMG best sushi place I ever had . Came to Laguna hills for vacation and tried this place on a whim . Best decision my wife and I made in food choices. Try the octopus,try the bake mussell.great chef and amazing customer service . I will come from the Bay area for this place again.

The atmosphere is an amazing bonus to their quality and traditional sushi. They’ve made a new loyal customer today - thank you to Joe and Hiro

Do not appreciate hearing the F word used as an adjective, adverb or verb while dinning by Hero the sushi owner. Salmon handroll was ok but the experience sucks...

True Japanese sushi chefs. Majority of Sushi restaurants are owned by Koreans. Ask to be surprised by them to eat how it should be tasted & presented l.

Honestly the best sushi I have had any place including Japan which comes in 2nd place. If you go here you sit at the bar and just eat anything the chef prepares for you. You will thank me even though you don’t know me.

I just got back from my visit here and I still don’t really have words. I’ve had sushi in Tokyo and this was in an absolute league of its own. Hiro is… well awesome (that’ll make sense once you go.) Just make sure he’s the one that prepares your meal and make sure you order Omakase, because he truly cares.

This is our go to place for Japanese food. They have been in business for more than 30 years. Best sushi!Best salmon in teriyaki,I order the same thing every time! I just cant get enough of it! The curry chicken is amazing! And the really great thing is they didnt raise the prices much at all. I highly recommend this place.

A big party took the whole sushi bar and no fresh sushi or sashimi could be ordered. We can’t vouch for the sushi bar but our advice is if you don’t get a seat there, turn around and leave. Sadly, we stayed and ordered off the menu. Horrible choice because the food tasted like the dishwasher made it. The $31.95 sushi, sashimi, beef teriyaki tasted like the fish and meat were treated with chemicals. The beef tasteless, fatty and tough, was doused in an overpowering teriyaki sauce that was ghastly. By far the worst was the sashimi. It tasted like left over fish from the day of the day before. Tempura motor oil greasy. DON’T believe these fabulous reviews. We were really disappointed. My husband said he would rate a Jack in the Box burger higher than this slop.