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Samurai Sushi in Mission Viejo

4.5 (197) 27230 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, United States

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Sushi restaurant
Japanese restaurant

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Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 949-837-6798
Site: http://samuraimv.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

197 Reviews for Samurai Sushi 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-13 21:44:42

If you want sushi in MV this is a great choice! Friendly staff, great sushi, and fun atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend! You get a warm welcome and goodbye when walking in and out. The fish on these rolls is amazing! Highly recommend grabbing the jalapeno poppers as well. Food doesnt take too long to come out either.

Review №2

2023-09-19 23:35:10

One of my favorite go to spots! The owners are great and really takes care of their customers. Sushi is as fresh and the rolls are great. They also have great happy hour offerings. I highly recommend this sushi spot in Mission Viejo

Review №3

2022-02-17 02:39:37

Overall the food wasnt super impressive from other sushi bars Ive been to, but the service and the chef Brian was great. Ordered a few sushi rolls and beer. Not a bad spot to stop by.

Review №4

2023-10-12 05:17:34

The best edamame with garlic in town! I like Dynamite sushi very much.

Review №5

2019-09-14 16:36:30

A small spot to eat good sushi or other Japanese dishes. Kids were very happy with the selection, too. Some of our friends who dont eat sushi ordered dishes with cooked fish or a seaweed salad and they were also very pleased. Some of the portions are huge. You might want to ask the server about the dishes you are not familiar with. Everyone was very friendly.

Review №6

2023-11-21 20:40:43

The spectrum of quality is OK at best to really bad at worst. Ive had more than one experience where my nigiri had bits of hard rice, but the final straw was when I ordered takeout and had 50 dollars worth of salmon nigiri that had a pungent fish odor and wasnt safe to eat.

Review №7

2023-10-25 17:14:38

Food is great and prices are reasonable. Most importantly, staff is super super nice. They are always smiling, thoughtful, and they treat you like family.

Review №8

2023-06-06 20:53:01

The spot was kicking. Everything was awesome including the staff. Really nice customer service skills and nice atmosphere. I enjoyed this place. Check it out. Props to my waiter.

Review №9

2021-07-31 18:21:27

Food: 5 starService: 5 starWait time: 3 starWeve gone to Samurai for years - pre-pandemic (dine-in), during the pandemic (takeout), and more recently now that restaurants are offering indoor dining again (takeout). Samurai is our go-to for fresh sashimi and delicious specialty rolls (Bingo roll is one of our favorites!).This place has always been busy, especially with their Buy one get one 50% off happy hour special (Mon-Thurs). Takeout orders can take a long time - I called in my order on a Thursday around 5pm, and was told it would be ready in 10 minutes, but ended up waiting more than 30. Be ready for a wait!Other than the wait, we love this place. If you dine-in, try sitting at the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are friendly and entertaining to chat with!

Review №10

2023-09-24 03:18:49

Unbelievably delicious sushi, with humongous portions too! We got six different rolls, and each one was better than the last. Great variety and absolutely delicious food.

Review №11

2021-11-02 06:40:20

I was faked by all of these reviews. They are Super kind and thank you for that. But the quality of sushi has to be mentioned... I understand most people care more about ambiance and service when they have sushi... but this is not even a low grade. Worst one I had in SoCal. And that tuna sushi is called a carbon monoxide colored fish, not even close to tuna. Ironically, they have lower grade sushi than poke or even buffet places do... I left my sushi but finished beer to cleanse my taste buds.

Review №12

2023-08-23 01:07:16

I finally found my favorite sushi place in town. Simple and fresh. Lovely waitress Jina was very helpful and full of energy. Highly recommended!

Review №13

2023-05-15 02:40:59

This food was really good! We had at least 4-5 sushi rolls and everything was delectable, especially the baked muscles - They know how to make them just right. They’re very generous with their portions, even with the ginger - if you ask for more they’ll give you a VERY large serving. They also gave us a complimentary sushi roll which was nice! I highly recommend this place!

Review №14

2023-07-18 14:54:26

Never understand how this place isnt packed 24/7. Great deals on rolls and sake. Friendly staff, enough sushi chefs, big birthday celebrations.

Review №15

2023-05-30 21:02:44

This place is the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to. I used to live out here and never came . I’m so disappointed I missed out for years . The staff is so friendly and helpful and the chefs will accommodate any requests on a rolls . These folks are sushi genius with a knack for pure deliciousness. I will drive 2.5 hours to eat here and will bring all my family and out of town visitors here . I currently live in canyon lake and will bring my wife and kids here this weekend !!

Review №16

2021-06-17 03:29:27

Always a quaint sushi spot while were near La Paz rd. Very popular as you can tell from all the fun pictures along the wall but without the long waits.Great Happy Hour going on during the week. We enjoyed the Mission Roll.

Review №17

2023-10-14 14:26:18

Food quality is good as before, service was not good, we had to call our server ike 10 times.

Review №18

2021-08-19 02:29:51

1s time there. Very friendly and good staff. Food was real good. What u see is what I ate

Review №19

2018-12-21 08:35:18

I love the food and the atmosphere at this place. My favorite is the Rock and Roll! Its become a bit of a joke though when I order tempura on the side, we actually take bets on whether or not I will get it... I think its a language barrier with one of the waitresses lol

Review №20

2023-08-08 21:30:53

Great Monday to Thursday buy 1 get 1 50% off Sushi rolls plus 1 beer full price, second one $1.

Review №21

2021-12-30 02:02:20

Be careful people who ask for Doordash in this place, their tablet to accept orders does not work and consequently any order will take more than 20 minutes because the person will enter the items in the register.Waste of time and above all a bad experience for those who have to wait longer than they should.Be more serious about ordering online and dont play with peoples time.Terrible customer service!

Review №22

2021-10-20 03:31:13

Ordered on 9/24/21 through UberEats. Sushi Combo C. Was prepared nicely, excellent flavor and presentation. 10/10 would order delivery here again.

Review №23

2019-03-21 05:26:21

Excellent service, friendly staff, delicious food! La Paz roll, Lion King roll, and red crunch roll are my favorites. You can call ahead and have a reservation, they are usually pretty busy.

Review №24

2018-10-25 18:05:47

Huge portions for a good price, quality proteins, friendly service! They were so nice, and gave us the happy hour price on the baked lobster roll (even though it wouldnt have been included normally) because I reallly wanted to try it! The baked lobster was so yummy!!! The piece of salmon in my bento box was large, cooked well, and had lots of sauce. The beef was tender - not chewy. The mixed tempora was really good too, and included a nice variety of big vegetables and one large shrimp.....yum!!!! Once again, the portions are huge- and this was almost too much food for us...(we split the 3 piece bento box and baked lobster between two people.) This was our second time eating there, we were just as impressed the first and second time. Well be coming back!! There is always a large crowd waiting to be seated, even on week days nights. They are popular, get there early. Even with the crowd, we got seated and served quickly.

Review №25

2023-05-13 03:19:19

I went with my wife who has a milk allergy, they were so kind about what she could and couldn’t eat. The servers are all really personable as well. Side note I wish our server would date

Review №26

2023-04-22 01:49:00

Just had a horrendous meal from here. Rolls tasted like rubber or plasticy tasting and chicken teriyaki was 100% days old. Dry bad tasting with cold sauce on top. Now I am worried about my family after eating this.

Review №27

2022-05-23 05:19:33

Me and my family have been here 2 times now. I absolutely love the sushi and the price is affordable. They even went as far as making my 1 yr old his own mini California rolls because he was having trouble eating the big ones. ( they did this on their own without me having to ask!!!) I will 100% be back and will recommend them to my friends and family. Wonderful job everyone!

Review №28

2020-01-14 13:32:05

Great tasty food and the staffs are very friendly .Atmosphere is so cozy and the services are very professional .Ill be back soon and recommended to all my friends.

Review №29

2023-04-01 13:40:01

I ordered oysters for appetizer. When they brought it out they were all rotten! The smell was so bad that I almost gaged. I sent them back. Nothing else they brought out was fresh. My worst sushi restaurant experience.

Review №30

2023-03-17 20:37:43

If I could put a 0 on this review I would.. the worst sushi I’ve ever had fish was old and didn’t taste like sushi grade. Sushi Chef couldn’t even cut the sushi correctly and rolls were thrown together.. absolute garbage. If you want to get sick, get parasites-and potentially throw up from the taste than I would recommend going here other than that do not go here. Worst Sushi in Mission Viejo.

Review №31

2023-09-18 15:26:58

I dont know why they serve Sushi menu !!!!!!!!terrible taste. Never come back.

Review №32

2018-02-26 03:56:38

This place is great, sushi is super fresh, salmon sushi is so to die for

Review №33

2022-12-26 10:18:57

Went for my birthday. Theyve got great quality fish & excellent special rolls! For dessert we had some ice cream and deep fried Oreos!

Review №34

2019-05-12 13:13:33

I had salmon. Toro and yellowtail sushi. The toro was overpriced at $12 given the fact that it was still frozen. The salmon and yellowtail were so bland that they grossed me out. As nice as their presentation was, they no business serving sushi as Im sure they use the lowest grade fish possible and it doesnt taste how its supposed to.

Review №35

2023-04-18 15:27:10

Best we have ever had . Every food item very fresh with taste incredibly good. Our service was outstanding.

Review №36

2020-04-05 00:46:46

Wow! This place has a cult following g and now I k ow why!! The sushi here is so fresh and the rolls are incredibly innovative! We will return!

Review №37

2022-06-29 03:04:28

Always an amazing experience! They have a wide range of rolls and food options. Their staff is second to none. They are friendly, fun, kind and so attentive. Youd be hard pressed to find a neighborhood sushi restaurant like this one💓

Review №38

2021-11-21 19:00:46

My wife and me went to Samurai Sushi last night (Sat.) for dinner around 6:00. Our first time there. To start with, the place was uncomfortably bright. We ordered two bottles of beer with two glasses. We poured the beer and started drinking it. The beer was hot and the glasses had this God awful smell in them. Like bleach or ammonia. The waiter came over and my wife asked for some extra ginger. He threw a attitude and stomped off. He brought her a tiny little plastic container with ginger in it along with our sushi. He never came back to our table after that. After we finished I had to stand up and wave to him across the room to come and check us out. Our sushi was room temperature and mushy. We drank very little beer. We ate half of our sushi. SUMMARY: THIS place way too bright, Beer was hot, Sushi was warm and some slimy, rice was awful, Beer Glasses were smelly and the service there stinks also. By the way the waiter had bleached and black hair, watch out for him. About two hours after getting home, both of us had discomfort in our stomachs. The next morning we both still had bad stomach aches with diarrhea. We will never return to this place and want to warn anyone going there, BEWARE!

Review №39

2021-08-05 07:14:20

I come here as my special treat at least once a month. I always get the special number 4 and 8 rolls. Perfect if you love salmon. Ive been twice this week Ave strongly considered going a third time. This is my favorite place to eat, come to think about it. Staff is friendly, food is usually ready in 15-20 minutes. They quote accurate wait times and the BOGO deals are insane.

Review №40

2022-07-30 02:22:01

Great atmosphere, and buy one get one half off sushi happy hour all day Monday - Thursday (still on as kf July 2022). Usually when we hear that it means the quality is subpar, but not at Samurai. Great value. And, dont forget to ask for the birthday song. Hilarious!

Review №41

2021-05-26 05:38:11

Excellent food and fun staff. Recommend.

Review №42

2020-08-26 12:22:58

The sushi here is amazing. Great sushi chefs! The rolls and sashimi are so fresh and delicious I have to have it at least once a month, sometimes we make it a weekly staple. Our young daughters (ages 5 & 7) already love sushi because of this place. When you walk in you are always greeted warmly and loudly, and the same goes for when you leave. They are fast, efficient, friendly, the whole works. You wouldnt necessarily think this place would be as good as it is since it is unassuming, and located in a strip mall with auto repair shops, an oil change shop and a pet store, it just doesnt look inviting... but it is! Try it. They are doing a great job with to go orders during COVID as well.

Review №43

2022-06-25 03:53:16

Baja roll was pretty good but it was a little light on the fish.Paid extra for soy paper but it came with rice instead. Did not catch this until after I was already home with my take-out order.

Review №44

2022-11-09 19:01:30

Atmosphere and service are good.Fish isnt as fresh as id like and rolls kept falling apart. Been there 3 times but i think its not for me.

Review №45

2022-07-27 13:48:41

The last 2 times I came here, I got really really sick. My symptoms allowed me to believe that I caught some sort of bacteria that my stomach rejected within a few hours of eating here. Although the food tasted great, I won’t be returning :(

Review №46

2021-01-08 22:23:30

Samurai sushi is my favorite sushi restaurant in southern Orange County. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. The rolls are delicious- fresh rolls, tempura rolls, and special rolls. They have a great happy hour all day Monday-Thursday which helps make prices reasonable. Definitely a great spot to enjoy some sushi!

Review №47

2021-08-13 04:34:51

Literally the best Sushi I ever had in my life!! The staff is super nice!! Even though the place is super busy (obviously), the staff handle it with such composure I cant even explain. Wonderful experience. 10/10 Good restaurant in Mission Viejo

Review №48

2019-03-14 04:14:57

Tried two rolls on my first visit and took advantage of their all day happy hour with drinks. The price is great for the quality you receive. I feel like this is a hidden gem in Mission Viejo, but maybe not that hidden because it was really crowded. The space is small and tables are very close together and the overall atmosphere is very loud. I think itd be fine if you are dining here with friends and youre not afraid to yell your conversation, but with just my husband and myself we couldnt hear each other at all and that part was a little unpleasant. Will definitely be back, though! Willing to sacrifice the peace for delicious sushi and rolls.

Review №49

2019-03-22 16:55:18

Went here for the dinner for the first time with friends. It was very crowded with only 1 table left and we got it. It is a small restaurant and gets very noisy. Once we ordered, the service was great. The only issue was that they brought the cold sushi to my friends and I waited 10 minutes until they brought me the Viking Roll, since it was cooed. They should have coordinated the orders better so I wasnt waiting and then my friends waiting for me to finish. I plan on going back and working through the menu!

Review №50

2018-09-17 18:09:57

Honestly our favorite sushi place in Orange County. The rolls here are super tasty and filling. The staff (especially Jenny) are always friendly and helpful. We eat here at least once a week and don’t plan on changing that at all. Make sure to try the 3 Amigos roll!

Review №51

2018-10-21 21:06:19

Absolutely incredible sushi. Ultra saucy, large rolls and filling!!! Exactly how the wife and I like it. Very fast service, we were in a hurry and were done eating within 30 minutes from sitting down!Theyve gotta be tied for first for best sushi in Orange County with Riptide.Highly recommended.

Review №52

2022-01-02 01:43:32

Wow, it took us 15 years to find this excellent restaurant, but better late than never. The food is nothing less than excellent, and the service quite nice. I drove my 2021 AMG GLE63S, a rare model, and what do I see today, but another one, even the same color, parked at this restaurant. My wife had fresh sushi, and I had baked sushi, and we had a cucumber salad. We recently tried another sushi place in Mission Viejo, but this one is obviously superior. It is in a center with a bunch of vehicle repair and maintenance shops, a dry cleaners, a veterinary clinic, and a burger joint. the super-nice hostess told us about great specials they have Monday - Thursday, so well be back soon to try them.

Review №53

2022-07-04 02:50:30

Ordered a few rolls and some sushi. No complaints with the sushi, if anything I got more than expected, but the rolls were abysmal. They were 90% rice, and rolled terribly. Ive never seen such poorly made rolls with so little filling. Would never return.

Review №54

2021-12-23 20:17:52

Last night my wife, son, myself and our family friend sat down for dinner. We placed our order and although it came out in a reasonable amount of time and tasted good the service was terrible. Our server Amy was extremely rude, made us feel very rushed through the whole meal, didnt ask to refill our drinks. After multiple attempts we did finally get her attention but she seemed to get mad that we would dare to ask for extra wasabi / napkins, another glass of wine, etc. She even walked away in mid sentence while we were trying to order a california roll to go for our other friend who couldnt make it. We looked at eachother shocked and said did she get all that. When we tried getting her attention again to confirm the order / extras she shouted across the restaurant in a harsh tone yes yes I got it. On our multiple visits in the past they would bring us our to go order when we had completed our meal and paid our check but that didnt happen this time. Instead when the roll was done being prepared Amy slammed the box down on our table with the check. Hello we didnt even ask for the check yet as we were all still eating / drinking. We waited off on paying the bill as we still wanted to order dessert. Amy kept looking over at us and walking the other way. Finanlly we gave up and just left cash, got no dessert and left a $2 tip which would have been our change we were owed. It just goes to show you can have a great location, good sushi chefs, amazing owner but if your servers are providing a bad experience then the customers wont feel valued at all. We were originally drawn to this place because of the owner Gina as she is very nice and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. However Gina better reconsider who she hires to represent her restaurant. We understand that tips are probably shared which is a shame as Amy has lost them more then just a tip but our business as well. We were all made to feel very unwelcomed at Samurai Sushi but might try it again down the road after their servers have been better trained on how to handle the general public.

Review №55

2022-12-03 00:56:37

One the sushi I have ever had in this place. really affordable price, they have happy hour all day during weekdays.try special #5

Review №56

2022-04-25 02:34:19

Super rude here. We ordered a few simple rolls for to go. After ordering and leaving a substantial tip, we read about the Monster project for the area and we were rudely told to wait outside. I will not be back.

Review №57

2022-11-16 22:55:24

Average to below average albacore and yellowtail rolls; 90% dry/older rice?, and 10% fish. The Rainbow Roll was missing the rainbow, meaning it was mostly white fish with one strip and a piece of tuna.Im a big fan of this place. The service was awesome 👌. Perhaps just an off day?

Review №58

2021-06-22 19:56:06

Looking for the best sushi spot in Mission Viejo? LOOK NO FURTHER. Amazing customer service and even better food. Get the garlic edamame to start, more sushi rolls than you *think* you need (you will NOT regret it), warm sake, and GO ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. The birthday song / routine is like 5 minutes long and hilarious and the dessert is SO GOOD.

Review №59

2022-02-03 02:17:43

Got two combination bento boxes for around $37. The portions were extremely small, and the food was average at best. The spicy tuna rolls were basically all rice. It was not filling at all and I was still hungry afterwards.

Review №60

2023-04-22 05:22:54

This is the third time I order baked salmon roll and I got the skin and fat of the fish, zero salmon meat! So disappointed 😞

Review №61

2022-12-17 19:34:02

Our family loves Samuri Sushi! Consistently great, fresh seafood. Every one who walks in is greeted with enthusiasm.

Review №62

2021-09-06 17:48:34

Ive only eaten here once, it was the Hawaiian Roll. The rice was very bland and the fish had a weird gross taste to it. After consuming the sushi, I got really nauseated and vomited all of it up. I requested a refund for the order but Im not sure if that will happen. Maybe it was that night where the food wasnt good but Im nervous to eat here again due to this issue occurring.

Review №63

2022-09-13 23:27:16

Always delicious and busy. Even though its busy, the staff are friendly and dont lose their smile. And no matter what you order, you wont be disappointed.

Review №64

2023-03-28 07:15:29

Good sushi; great customer service, if you need a quick fix for local sushi, try this place

Review №65

2013-11-26 18:52:49

My wife and I go there every Monday and always look forward to a great night of awesome Sushi. Paul is our guy and always does a great job. Gina/owner, is very hands on and is very animated and makes you feel like you are part of her family. If you want great sushi, at a reasonable price, and an exceptional/fun atmosphere, you cannot go wrong here. Ask for Mikes special.

Review №66

2020-06-26 02:52:50

Huge fans of Samuari Sushi. 🥰 We always feel like family from the moment we walk in the door. So happy they have reopened for dining-in, taking all the proper sanitizing precautions. My family and I feel super safe enjoying our favorites, especially on ‘Happy Days’. Always a pleasure to have Jennie as our server, she is a ball of energy and fun!!

Review №67

2021-08-17 23:06:01

Good value in the neighborhood. Take out was very slow the last 2 times. Looks like sushi bar not even available anymore. Food always tastes better at the sushi bar. Sushi bar area was used to pack take out food.

Review №68

2021-05-22 06:32:39

Despite all the craving reviews and high ratings - the food was just OK. Yellowtail was looking and tasting exactly the same as Albacore. Tuna was somewhat dry and not meaty enough. Classic cut rolls are coming as 5 pieces, while specials are 8 pieces, but when actually comparing price per piece - its the same (classic are just fish, rice and nori, while specials have more ingredients and are way more fancy). Soy sauce was given per chopsticks, not per number of rolls. And wasabi tasted like pure horseradish (which it technically is, even without fake wasabi flavor, and the color was dark brown-green). When ordering over the phone - the person taking the call was rather inattentive, and instead of helping me with my question, just hung up on me. Staff inside was friendly. All in all, just an OK place.

Review №69

2018-11-06 19:23:21

I have been coming here a couple times a month for the past five years. This is my absolute favorite sushi place. The rolls are fantastic, the fish is always fresh. I recommend their udon on cold days, my preference is the tempura udon. The best part about this place is the service. They treat us like family. I would highly recommend samurai sushi, make sure to go during happy-hour.

Review №70

2019-05-09 12:55:47

Stopped in for my nieces birthday, we had to wait a little longer than our reservation time for a table to accommodate our party of 6 and it was definitely worth the wait. Super friendly staff and fast service. Thanks for the complimentary appies. Everything was delicious!

Review №71

2021-08-12 01:58:42

Loved the food and service. Fun atmosphere, great happy hours specials. The bathrooms and over all cleanliness need work, but overall a very good experience.

Review №72

2018-12-29 02:26:16

Sorry! We ate it before taking pics. Food was good. Too much rice in rolls and cut rolls were too big! I dont like when I cant fit the piece in my mouth! But it tastes great!!!! Go try it.....

Review №73

2016-08-03 18:51:11

If youre looking for a mid-week, chill spot to grab some good quality sushi and catch up with your homies, this is the spot. The sushi wont be the best, top quality fish youve had but by no means is it bland. Remember even mid-week this place has a line, especially during the early dinner hours. Casual and just a bit loud atmosphere makes this place a vibrant and relaxed place to get your Tuesday evening sushi on.

Review №74

2018-02-13 13:24:33

The sushi was ok, and rolls didnt impressed me at all.

Review №75

2023-05-09 20:24:30

Absolutely outstanding sushi!Great food and great service!

Review №76

2018-05-23 04:18:56

Absolutely wonderful experience here, never been to any restaurant with this type of energy and with a family love and happy party vibe. Someones mother had their birthday on that day and her son let them know and all of a sudden during lunch the lights went low the Techno started blaring lights flashing and all of the staff came out and gave the woman and some love and a great happy birthday celebration and song, I will never forget it and love that I got so much more than just a good meal that day. By the way their roles were amazing! Coolest specialty rolls and ideas I have seen in Southern California, they even have one called a viking funeral that comes out on fire in a boat lol.

Review №77

2021-12-26 03:57:41

Terrible service! I called today... they said theyre busy...I should go pick up my order in around 45 mins....I went there after 50 mins... after I paid, they said to wait outside for 5-10 mins....I waited more than 40 mins!!!! Each time I went to ask about my order, they said to just await another 5-10 mins. I asked to talk to the manager, they coldly said they can refund my money!!!! I had family waiting in the car all that time! A simple apology would have sufficed! Bad management and disrespectful of their customers!!!

Review №78

2021-07-10 19:44:10

Great Sushi 🍣 fresh many choices from menu as well, If you dont see it on menu theyll make it 😋 YUMMY!!Owner and staff are friendly& fun. Great place! Family & friends Neighborhood place to go.

Review №79

2018-08-25 17:09:51

I absolutely love this place. The vibe and energy is always high from the staff. Their customer service is great and timely. This is my favorite sushi place to go to in Orange County & the food is delicious! 🤗

Review №80

2019-01-18 02:48:42

Love this place been coming for 6 yrs. Gina and the rest of the staff are the most friendly bunch you can ever meet. The size of the rolls are insane. I highly recommend this place.

Review №81

2021-05-14 15:31:01

WOW! GREAT SUSHI!! Very friendly. Inside dining limitedof course.Wow I wish I had photos of food It was so fantastic & fresh couldnt wait. Next time. 🍣

Review №82

2019-03-10 03:39:24

This time I had their delicious Yakisoba, and our supper energetic and beautiful server, Jenny, did a wonderful job of taking care of us. When you go there ask for her, by the way did I mentioned she is beautiful and single?

Review №83

2023-06-20 04:28:41

Fast and delicious, very good service 👍🏻

Review №84

2020-02-23 05:37:26

The salmon nigiri was AMAZING tonight: melt in your mouth buttery. If sushi isnt your thing, there are great options from the kitchen for you. My 6 yearold always enjoys the tempura chicken from the kids menu. It has such a family, homey feel with always smiling staff.

Review №85

2020-09-10 05:00:41

Everything from the Saki to the LA Paz roll and fried oreo was great. Service was perfect and all covid measures were in place and observed. Great spot, cant wait to go again..

Review №86

2017-09-08 16:09:27

They have photos of their customers on the wall! This place had great food and amazing service. I also love how often their happy hour is! It is Monday-Thursday ALL DAY!

Review №87

2021-02-05 17:35:43

Delicious food, excellent presentation and great tasting. They have a happy hour which is really convenient. I will definitely be going back.

Review №88

2016-11-04 20:32:47

Pretty decent sushi for the price, especially if you go mon - thurs. they have a special happy hour all day on those days for buy one roll get one 1/2 off. since the specialty rolls are around $11 - $13, its a pretty good deal

Review №89

2019-05-04 00:20:56

Adorable family run local sushi place with good food and decent prices. It has a cozy atmosphere and is usually busy. They also have beverage (buy one get one for $1) and sushi specials (buy one get one 50%) tues-thurs.

Review №90

2010-11-25 04:15:47

The yellowtail here is always perfect :). My husband and I love the people and the variety of rolls they have. Its also a nice place to bring non-sushi lovers - the warm entrees and coconut shrimp are great too!

Review №91

2018-12-28 17:26:54

I had just picked up my son from his morning basketball camp...he said he wanted sushi for lunch. Since the kid worked hard, why not.Right off the bat, the greetings were great, very welcoming, and we were sat at the bar in front of a guy with a shaved head. He was decently friendly and asked if we wanted an appetizer of edamame or miso soup. We chose the edamame...which was tasty and lightly salted.We then ordered hamachi belly sushi...2 orders. He was quick with the order and sliced generous portions but he slapped them together and gave us quite a sloppy plate. The rice fell apart with even a gentle nudge and although the fish was good quality it was a mess to eat.During this whole time, the shaved head guy is trimming and slicing up about a dozen salmon...whole filets. Fat, skin, discarded membranes...the whole lot. Not a big deal...but he’s just hacking and throwing bits and chunks left and right. Not a great visual as you’re dining.My son, then requested some toro...which appeared to annoy the shaved head guy as it took him away from his salmon slicing. After a big delay, we received from the back kitchen some partially frozen toro of mediocre quality. Again the rice simply fell apart.We were feeling a very icy vibe from the guy as he wasn’t engaging us at all and didn’t ask us if we wanted anything further. My son and I thought since we’re a few dishes in...let’s try to get one more thing and bail. He ordered an maguro cut roll with avocado. The guy barely acknowledged the order and proceeded to throw together a roll...and this is what gets me...he didn’t so much cut it but mash his knife down on it and handed us a mess.We asked for the bill, paid and quietly went on our way.Weird.

Review №92

2015-10-25 07:54:56

Gotta say, I was surprised if the scores. the people were nice, price was normal for the area but the taste was terrible. ordered two things I normally get that is usually on the better side but it was more a D- for flavor, C for price, and service was B because it took a very long time to get my food and Im patient with sushi !

Review №93

2019-01-10 00:03:11

The staff was friendly. The service was prompt. The establishment was clean. The food was good. The price wasnt bad. Definitely would eat here again.

Review №94

2018-09-14 19:17:17

Food was okay. Ambiance was good. Waitress charged 50 dollars on two credit cards when we tried to split a bill of 53 dollars.

Review №95

2018-11-26 01:00:15

This place was ridiculous we waited for 20 minutes and they took peoples order that came in 15 minutes after us. We even made eye contact with several people in there and they just ignored us. Definitely will never go to this place again and wouldnt recommend it. The guy even had time to go in the back and eat food.

Review №96

2012-06-08 23:11:09

A great sushi place...the menu has pictures and excellent descriptions. Dont miss happy hour Mon-Thurs almost all day...they have a bogo special. I was never a big sushi eater before but I could eat here every day.

Review №97

2022-10-11 16:32:10

Last night We went there for Sushi and made both of us stomach flu and pains, 🤮the quality was very poor and not recommended 🤐

Review №98

2017-01-01 04:35:53

Great salmon, escolar (a wonderful thick textured white fish). Salmon skin handroll wonderful. Still has phoney yellow tail. Just dont order it!. Nice people. Paul the sushi chef works his ass off making rolls for entire restaurant. Ignores sushi bar customers. Just be patient. Avoid crowds on weekends. Monday thru Thursday ate great. Enjoy.

Review №99

2014-11-27 18:44:55

Amazing fresh sushi and bento combinations make it extremely affordable, plus you get a lil bit of everything. Best sushi around hands down. Oh and add seaweed salad for a few extra bucks. My kids love the salmon, husband loves the sushi sashimi, and i love it all, especially the rolls. Our go to for ordering out!

Review №100

2018-08-27 23:09:57

This has some of the best sushi and the best sushi happy hour in the Mission Viejo area. 2 for 1 rolls after 2pm on weekdays makes it easy for you to try new rolls.

Review №101

2021-05-02 01:34:30

The food is high quality and the vibe makes it comfort food, great ownership. Glad its our local sushi place.

Review №102

2018-04-03 19:02:15

Best place to get sushi! Wait is not that long, friendly staff, and very good food. They have reasonable prices and 10/10 service quality food. Definitely reccomended :)

Review №103

2019-01-07 19:58:50

Great sushi! Everything is good, but the salmon is especially delicous. The rolls are high quality and have nice big cuts of fish on them.

Review №104

2019-04-12 02:57:26

The owner was such a sweetheart and her daughter jenny but we like to call her Denise their happy hour is unbeatable and the fun you have while enjoying some good sushi is cool too

Review №105

2022-08-21 01:35:31

This is one of my favorites, and I go here often. The staff is very accommodating, friendly, and the food comes out quickly and is always consistently good.

Review №106

2020-12-22 00:31:44

Ive been to this location several times. Great sushi and good prices. Would recommend to anyone seeking good sushi.

Review №107

2017-08-22 23:59:32

Pretty good food at a decent price. Water was from the tap if you dont ask for bottled and you can tell but nice place overall.

Review №108

2018-06-11 02:01:05

Such a great service and friendly owner! I would strongly recommend their food. You will feel to have foodlike friends restaurant. Wow

Review №109

2019-06-23 04:33:02

Love the pork Ramen....its the best. Very fresh. Also, love the spicy tuna hand roll was amazing. Rice and seaweed is so fresh.

Review №110

2015-12-18 04:48:00

Food is very good however the wait time for it is quite long, also make sure that you request the lunch size if you want even if around lunch time in my and my friends experience they always give the dinner meal price and size if you dont specify.

Review №111

2021-08-13 17:12:52

Love Samurai Sushi! Great staff, yummy rolls, tasty sashimi! Happy hour M-Th is great deal.

Review №112

2020-02-14 03:55:27

Good sushi, rolls did not have enough compression, especially towards the edges. Excellent service even when very busy.

Review №113

2017-12-25 19:42:42

Loved the sushi & reasonable prices. At peak hours, the wait can be a bit long but service is pretty good.

Review №114

2021-10-29 20:49:07

Atmosphere is not a reason to eat here but the quality of sushi and the price on week nights makes it very worthwhile. Service is very friendly too

Review №115

2021-04-19 22:06:18

Very professional and helpful. Good food and good service. Have worked hard and stayed positive through a very trying year.

Review №116

2018-07-16 01:22:46

This place is it for delicious sushi. Sushi chefs are so nice, getting check and paying can sometimes be a lengthy process.food is worth the little annoyances.

Review №117

2019-11-11 22:56:21

Great vibe and wonderful sushi combinations. They also have cooked options for those that are squeamish about raw fish. Try the fried Oreo desert.

Review №118

2022-07-20 02:47:15

Very good sushi and yellow tail. The workers are always nice and good.

Review №119

2020-01-05 22:21:14

Love this spot, I eat here at least a few times a week for lunch. Great staff and great menu variety.

Review №120

2022-04-30 00:26:14

Very dissatisfied. Not sure about other food but special rolls are pretty awful:(

Review №121

2019-06-03 22:47:50

Very accommodating with a good selection of sushi rolls to choose from. Quaint and entertaining ambiance. Yes, they have specials!

Review №122

2019-12-14 19:59:25

I have been coming here for years and it has always been great! The Awesome roll is amazing and never disappoints.

Review №123

2019-09-13 02:24:41

Love their no rice rolls

Review №124

2019-07-13 03:52:24

The fish was good, but the beef stringy and chewy, not good, then you rushed us out, I guess you have your regulars, well find another place, but you really need to upgrade your cut of beef, have a good one, your greeting was great,

Review №125

2019-01-05 02:29:39

Always good food. Really friendly staff. Great specials Monday to Thursday.

Review №126

2016-09-01 01:55:40

Plenty of people coming thru here even on weekdays. Keeping the product fresh. Good prices and lots of happy hour discounts

Review №127

2019-02-13 17:44:38

I love this place .the food is so amazing the service is top notch and the company i go with makes it one of my favorite restaurants.

Review №128

2021-09-25 02:40:31

After two times ordering thru Doordash, I could not feel the freshness for sashimis and sushies.

Review №129

2016-09-15 16:08:51

Excellent food experience.The service is very good.The food is fresh and yummy.Instant favorite!

Review №130

2017-07-04 00:48:49

Great food..Excellent service and decor!!! Our favorite and Great neighbor hood sushi joint.

Review №131

2018-09-17 07:56:06

Good pizza and chicken wings, most of my visits have been to and from from school. Food has been. Constantly good foodaand nd servzWorth thecie

Review №132

2019-07-13 20:09:08

Family run, fun, great food at reasonable prices. My favorite sushi place.

Review №133

2018-08-23 04:50:26

One of the best Sushi restaurants I have been to. Delicious and great service that was quick!

Review №134

2018-12-28 07:33:40

Its the best place so far here in Mission Viejo. Youve gotta try the Italia Salmon Baked rolls

Review №135

2022-10-29 21:08:27

Really nice price vs quality ratio, i will be back soon

Review №136

2021-05-02 01:24:20

Always great quality! Super nice staff; team service, fast efficient. Support small business!

Review №137

2018-10-24 23:21:30

The staff are nice, however the sushi is cheap both in price as well as quality.

Review №138

2019-06-15 00:26:09

The spicy Sushi salmon tempura was amazing. And make sure you get the oreo tempura ice cream dessert!

Review №139

2017-08-19 02:04:53

Lunch special is very good with extremely generous portions. Service is quick and servers are attentive.

Review №140

2019-03-18 23:15:07

Great food and company....would definitely recommend. I ordered the Bento box and it was excellent!

Review №141

2018-11-15 03:52:13

The food is good but service can be spotty. The owners and sushi chefs are great!

Review №142

2017-09-20 01:24:11

Good sushi, not great. Expensive if you dont go on their M-Th 50% off days.

Review №143

2018-01-19 04:25:50

Biggest sushi rolls I ever had . Good price and good variety ❤️. The staff is very friendly and helpful!

Review №144

2021-07-14 14:34:26

Honestly.. it was alright. Mediocre sushi 🍣 place. But Service was great 👍.

Review №145

2018-07-31 01:21:55

Awesome sushi and super friendly staff! One of the best in south county

Review №146

2018-01-30 18:32:10

Been coming here for years. Very consistent. Great sushi!

Review №147

2020-06-21 20:43:00

Very excellent service, food, price. We enjoyed every bite.

Review №148

2020-07-02 00:57:15

Great quality, big portions, affordable prices, and incredibly friendly servers!

Review №149

2017-02-25 04:52:22

Rolls are on point, service is great and there is always an option for the kids. Def a staple in my go to list.

Review №150

2022-12-27 02:09:38

If you want grey tuna and frozen fish this is your place to go

Review №151

2019-11-14 06:31:29

Suchs a great place! The host and chefs are super positive and engaging all the time

Review №152

2017-04-22 03:40:12

Best sushi and service in south orange county hands down. Love this place.

Review №153

2018-05-21 14:42:39

Mexican and Washington rolls were very good. Extensive menu, including tempura and teriyaki for non-sushi eaters.

Review №154

2018-04-18 03:28:21

Usually pretty crowded but food is good/fresh and happy hour prices cant be beat!

Review №155

2021-08-15 21:52:36

Food is delicious and fresh. The Jalapeño Bomb was very good!

Review №156

2018-05-24 09:19:38

Good sushi, highlights are the specials and baked rolls. Beef udon is fantastic, as is the yakisoba.

Review №157

2017-03-21 04:42:25

This place is always humming and busy. Sushi is fresh and prices are reasonable. This is our go to place for sushi

Review №158

2019-10-04 02:52:33

Great place for Mon-Thurs happy hour! Very friendly and helpful staff. 👍

Review №159

2019-06-01 02:55:16

This place is great! Good atmosphere, great chefs, and awesome ownership.

Review №160

2016-12-13 06:54:12

Great atmosphere. Awesome Sushi chefs. And some good quality sushi.

Review №161

2019-11-03 00:32:33

This place rocksThis is most likely the best sushi i have ever had

Review №162

2017-07-21 01:47:53

Great food, great service. Best sushi in Orange county.

Review №163

2018-05-06 22:04:35

The sushi is very good! It has become one of my favorite places.

Review №164

2017-08-23 02:36:13

Good vibe solid food. Wait staff is a bit slow since they are so busy.

Review №165

2018-11-12 20:23:39

Excellent sushi very good value as the rolls are very large. Bigger than normal

Review №166

2017-02-05 17:22:12

This is my familys go to place. The rolls are delicious and the deals during the week cant be beat!

Review №167

2018-06-08 19:12:05

The best sushi around hands down. The fish is so good and supple

Review №168

2022-04-02 05:08:41

Delicious sushi and chill fun atmosphere. Will go again.

Review №169

2018-05-17 19:59:46

House roll is one of the best ive ever had. good service reasonable price

Review №170

2017-01-10 02:03:31

Delicious rolls great atmosphere, and prices are really good!

Review №171

2018-07-15 19:18:54

The food was good and service was great. Serving sizes were huge.

Review №172

2018-12-31 06:49:43

Great food! Can be a long wait so try to make a reservation

Review №173

2016-12-02 03:03:52

This place is so amazing and has great service... music is a bit iffy sometimes to much pop

Review №174

2016-06-28 02:27:45

-I look forward to this expensive yet mouth watering food- Very great service - This restraint deserves 5 stars most definitely

Review №175

2017-08-24 14:31:32

Friendly staff, very Good food VERY reasonable prices for the area.

Review №176

2018-06-24 18:17:57

Good portions, friendly staff - can be busy on the weekends

Review №177

2020-07-15 21:27:49

Great food and even better service. Enjoy!

Review №178

2018-12-26 00:31:55

Great customer service but the sushi is drenched in sauce.

Review №179

2019-06-23 01:05:30

This is the best food ever! The people that work there are amazing

Review №180

2021-10-23 05:41:47

Good food and drcent service! Worth a try!

Review №181

2019-07-30 20:47:04

Food was very good. Workers were polite & helpful.

Review №182

2016-06-07 12:52:14

Awesome customer service to match the quality of the food. Definitely coming back!!!

Review №183

2023-02-20 01:34:12

Mon-Thurs, buy 1 get 1 50% off food and buy 1 get 1 for $1 drinks. Cant beat it.

Review №184

2020-07-08 19:30:02

Great, high quality fresh fish and good service

Review №185

2020-08-17 12:59:12

Fresh, delicious & great portions! My go to sushi spot!

Review №186

2017-02-04 18:25:45

Went there for the first time last night. BEST SUSHI IVE HAD IN YEARS!!!

Review №187

2018-12-03 21:28:49

Very busy, fast bar service. Great sushi

Review №188

2023-05-18 04:17:04

Really enjoy the atmosphere.

Review №189

2022-04-27 14:34:20

Great fun and value. A must for birthdays!

Review №190

2019-10-05 07:13:19

Good prices and portion sizes. Cute atmosphere

Review №191

2018-06-04 21:20:40

Delicious food. Affordable prices. Great ambiance.

Review №192

2017-04-17 18:57:04

Always good food. Customer service can be improved though.

Review №193

2016-10-07 19:09:30

Nice atmosphere. Sushi was good (that is always a plus)

Review №194

2021-11-05 23:35:50

Will always be my favorite hometown sushi place! 🍣

Review №195

2020-11-13 19:48:52

Unassuming decor and spotty service but their rolls...are really the best.

Review №196

2020-02-18 20:42:08

Amazing food and great service. It’s a masterpiece of a restaurant.

Review №197

2019-08-07 20:25:00

Very good food! Met my friends there.