San Shi Go Sushi & Omakase Newport Beach in Newport Beach

A great omakase experience. Chefs here tend to do more appetizer dishes before they start serving sushi, and to me, that is what makes this place different from Ohshima. Attentive service. They are willing to work with you on splitting up sake into multiple portions. Omakase is on the pricier side but worth the experience

One of the most reasonably priced omakase options around town, although the price has increased since my first visit. Despite the change, considering the quality and variety of the food, it remains one of my top recommendations for omakase. There are two options available, and its advisable to make a reservation, ensuring youre aware of your booking time as changes may not be possible afterward.The sashimi quality is excellent, but what stands out the most are the surprisingly good appetizers—each uniquely customized. I appreciate their balanced and diverse flavors; its a delightful experience.

I wish i could give more than 5 stars! This place was so amazing that we went back the next night! We felt like family as they knew exactly who we were just walking past the restaurant during the day before our 2nd visit! The food is the BEST and the service is the BEST!! I have been to Michelin star places and this place blew them out of the water!! Thank you for an epic 2 nights with you all! We will hopefully see you soon!!

Made a reservation to celebrate 2 anniversarys several weeks in advance to do the Chef Special. We were called the day before and told that they raised the prices to $170 per person and they wouldnt honor the $100 pp price we were originally quoted. They also asked us to change our reservation time so they could accommodate other guests. They required a deposit on a CC so we felt a little trapped. We got to keep our reservation time, but had to be moved to a table rather than the counter. After sitting down, we informed them of my daughters very allergic reaction to Yuzu. But their response was that they dont clean the cutting boards or knives between meals and she would need to order a chicken dish!?! Great Anniversary! Last time we ever go go here.

Love this restaurant and omasaka! Chef makoto is so good and made us very good omasaka.

A quaint sushi “bar” in Newport. They are very welcoming as all the staff greet you as you walk in. The short time I was sitting at the sushi bar...It was very apparent that this was a neighborhood restaurant that the locals love and frequent often.I’ve been a few sushi restaurants in my time and yes the Omakase is the way to go. For those of you who have a love of sushi and adventure, this is a chef’s choice menu.For me this experience like NO other sushi experience ever. Yes, the fish selection was excellent, the service was optimal and on point. But what makes me say that this was exceptional experience is that as soon as the sushi chef realized I was left-handed...he switched the sushi around so I was able to pick up the sushi with my chopsticks ease. Well only if you’re left handed would you appreciate this. And this is why I think this was THE best hands down. Don’t get me wrong the fish selection and all the extras were amazingly delicious. I’ll definitely be back when ever I visit.

The worse sushi place we’ve ever been. We love Japanese restaurants and we know what good sushi, rolls and sashimi are. The taste of the rolls was like you bought them in the grocery store, and ridiculously small portions. Sushi were small and didn’t taste good at all. We think, it was a waste of our money and time. I would not recommend this place to anyone. If you want a good Japanese food go to Gen Kai.

This place was pretty awful. We made dinner reservations a month ago to celebrate two anniversaries. We booked dinner at the sushi bar for their omakase. When we booked we were told a per person price. We accepted and put a deposit down. The day before the reservation they called and said the price went up. It almost doubled! (Bait and switch) this was unacceptable to us so we asked to move our reservation to a table so we could pay per item. When we sat down a guest of our party explained she was very allergic to yuzu.( she needs a epipen) the chef then explained they don’t clean the cutting board and knife in between preparing items. We asked if tonight he could use a clean cutting board and knife to prepare her food. (You know so she doesn’t die) again they said no. “She could order from the cooked items” we didn’t come to a sushi restaurant to eat chicken. We had to leave because of this. It seems dangerous and a health hazard not to clean. I’m wildly disappointed in this place.

Best sushi I have ever had. It was art on a plate, and I am excited to go back, words could not describe how good it was. The service and food were perfect!

This place is off the hook. If in Balboa please visit. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Cant say enough about this place. A hidden gem.